Cyclopropane compound

ABSTRACT

A cyclopropane compound represented by the following formula (A) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has orexin receptor antagonism, and therefore has a potencial of usefulness for the treatment of sleep disorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective, for example, insomnia: 
                         
wherein Q represents —CH— or a nitrogen atom, R 1a  and R 1b  each independently represent a C 1-6  alkyl group and the like, R 1c  represents a hydrogen atom and the like, R 2a , R 2b , R 2c  and R 2d  each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C 1-6  alkyl group and the like, R 3a , R 3b  and R 3c  each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom and the like, and R 3d  represents a hydrogen atom and the like.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims priority from U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 61/385,342 filed Sep. 22, 2010 and Japanese PatentApplicaton No. 2010-211629 filed Sep. 22, 2010, all of the contents ofwhich are incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a cyclopropane compound having orexinreceptor antagonism or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and amedicinal use thereof. The present invention also relates to apharmaceutical composition comprising the above-mentioned compound as anactive ingredient.

(2) Description of Related Art

Orexin-A (OX-A, consisting of 33 amino acid peptides) and orexin-B(OX-B, consisting of 28 amino acid peptides), two types of intracerebralneuropeptides, which are expressed by neurons localized at thehypothalamus in the brain, have been discovered (Patent Document 5 andNon-Patent Document 1) as endogenous ligands of G protein-coupledreceptors mainly existing in the brain, namely, orexin receptors (PatentDocuments 14). It has been known that such orexin receptors include twosubtypes, namely, an OX₁ receptor (OX1) as a type 1 subtype and an OX₂receptor (OX2) as a type 2 subtype. OX1 binds OX-A more selectively thanOX-B, and OX2 is able to bind OX-A as well as OX-B. Orexin has beenfound to stimulate the food consumption of rats, and thus, it has beensuggested that orexin would play a physiological role as a mediator in acentral feedback mechanism for controlling feeding behavior (Non-PatentDocument 1). On the other hand, it has been observed that orexinscontrol sleep-wake conditions. Thus, it is considered that orexins willpotentially lead to new therapies for narcolepsy, as well as forinsomnia and other sleep disorders (Non-Patent Document 2). In addition,it has been suggested that orexin signals in the ventral tegmental arearegarding neural plasticity associated with opioid dependence andnicotine dependence play an important role in vivo (Non Patent Document3 and Non Patent Document 4). It has been also reported that OX2receptor was selectively inhibited to alleviate ethanol dependence inexperiment using rats (Non Patent Document 5). Moreover, it has beenreported that corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), whichinvolved indepression and anxiety disorder, is involved in orexin-induced behaviorsin rats, and that orexin may play an important role in some stressreactions (Non Patent Document 6).

Orexin receptors are found in the mammalian brain and may have numerousimplications in pathologies such as depression; dysphoria; anxiety;addictions, obsessive compulsive disorder; affective neurosis;depressive neurosis; anxiety neurosis; dysthymic disorder; mooddisorder; sexual dysfunction; psychosexual dysfunction; sex disorder;schizophrenia; manic depression; delirium; dementia; severe mentalretardation and dyskinesias such as Huntington's disease and Tourettesyndrome; eating disorders; sleep disorders; cardiovascular diseases,diabetes; appetite/taste disorders; vomiting/nausea; asthma; Parkinson'sdisease; Cushing's syndrome/disease; basophil adenoma; prolactinoma;hyperprolactinemia; hypopituitarism; hypophysis tumour/adenoma;hypothalamic diseases; inflammatory bowel disease; gastric dyskinesia;gastric ulcers; Froehlich's syndrome; hypophysis diseases, hypothalamichypogonadism; Kallman's syndrome (anosmia, hyposmia); functional orpsychogenic amenorrhea; hypopituitarism; hypothalamic hypothyroidism;hypothalamic-adrenal dysfunction; idiopathic hyperprolactinemia;hypothalamic disorders of growth hormone deficiency; idiopathic growthdeficiency; dwarfism; gigantism; acromegaly; disturbed biological andcircadian rhythms; sleep disturbances associated with diseases such asneurological disorders, neuropathic pain and restless leg syndrome;heart and lung diseases, acute and congestive heart failure;hypotension; hypertension; urinary retention; osteoporosis; anginapectoris; myocardial infarction; ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke;subarachnoid haemorrhage; ulcers; allergies; benign prostatichypertrophy; chronic renal failure; renal disease; impaired glucosetolerance; migraine; hyperalgesia; pain; enhanced or exaggeratedsensitivity to pain such as hyperalgesia, causalgia, and allodynia;acute pain; burn pain; atypical facial pain; neuropathic pain; backpain; complex regional pain syndrome I and II; arthritic pain; sportsinjury pain; pain related to infection e.g. HIV, post-chemotherapy pain;post-stroke pain; post-operative pain; neuralgia; conditions associatedwith visceral pain such as irritable bowel syndrome, migraine andangina; urinary bladder incontinence e.g. urge incontinence; toleranceto narcotics or withdrawal from narcotics; sleep apnea; narcolepsy;insomnia; parasomnia; and neurodegenerative disorders includingnosological entities such asdisinhibition-dementia-parkinsonism-amyotrophy complex;pallido-ponto-nigral degeneration epilepsy; seizure disorders and otherdiseases related to general orexin system dysfunction.

(2R)-2-{(1S)-6,7-dimethoxy-1-[2-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)ethyl]-3,4-dihydro-1H-isoquinolin-2-yl}-N-methyl-2-phenylacetamide(ACT-078573; almorexant), a compound that functions as an orexinreceptor antagonist, had been clinically developed as a therapeuticagent for insomnia (Patent Document 6). This compound causes a decreasein wakefulness in rats, which is characterized by decreased functions ofawakening and spontaneous locomotor activity, and it dose-dependentlyincreases both rapid eye movement (REM) sleep time and non-REM sleeptime, and this compound, when administered to normal humans, exhibitsdose-dependently a reduction of sleep latency, sleep efficacy andextension of total sleep time (Non Patent Document 7). Thereis is alsoan article reporting that the compound, when administered to patientswith insomnia, exhibits improvement of sleep efficacy, shortness ofsleep latency, increase of REM sleep and improvement of REM sleep ratio(Non Patent Document 8). Furthermore, it has also been described thatthis compound improves the memory function of model rats (PatentDocument 7), and that the compound is effective for posttraumatic stressdisorder (Patent Document 8). On the other hand,5-chloro-2-{(5R)-5-methyl-4-[5-methyl-2-(2H-1,2,3-triazol-2-yl)benzoyl]-1,4-diazepan-1-yl}-1,3-benzoxazole(MK-4305; suvorexant, Patent Document 9) and MK-6096, which have dualorexin antagonisms against OX1 and OX2, have been clinically developedas a medicine for insomnia.

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BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide a cyclopropanecompound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having orexinreceptor antagonism, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising thesame.

The present invention relates to the following [1] to [20]:

-   [1] A compound represented by the following formula (I) or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein

A₁ represents a pyrimidinyl group or a N-oxide pyrimidinyl group, eachof which may optionally have substituents selected from SubstituentGroup α,

A₂ and A₃ each independently represent an aryl group selected from Group1, which may optionally have 1 to 3 substituents selected fromSubstituent Group α, or a heterocyclic group selected from group 3,which may optionally have 1 to 3 substituents selected from SubstituentGroup β,

R₁, R₂ and R₃ each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogenatom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group which may optionally have 1 to 3 substituentsselected from Substituent Group β, or a C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group which mayoptionally have 1 to 3 substituents selected from Substituent Group β,

X represents an oxygen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkylene group, a formula —NR₄—wherein R₄ represents a hydrogen atom or a C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

L represents a bond or a formula —CONH—, wherein

Substituent Group a: a cyano group, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, anoxo group, a formula —NR₅R₆ wherein R₅ and R₆ each independentlyrepresent a hydrogen atom or a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl groupwhich may optionally have 1 to 3 substituents selected from SubstituentGroup β, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group which may optionally have 1 to 3substituents selected from Substituent Group β, a C₁₋₆ alkylcarbonylgroup which may optionally have 1 to 3 substituents selected fromSubstituent Group β, a C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl group which may optionallyhave 1 to 3 substituents selected from Substituent Group β, an arylgroup selected from Group 1, which may optionally have 1 to 3substituents selected from Substituent Group β, and a heteroaryl groupselected from Group 2, which may optionally have 1 to 3 substituentsselected from Substituent Group β;

Substituent Group β: a cyano group, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, aC₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group, and a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group;

Group 1: a phenyl group, a naphthyl group, an azulenyl group, an anthrylgroup, and a phenanthryl group;

Group 2: a furyl group, a thienyl group, a pyrrolyl group, an imidazolylgroup, a triazolyl group, a tetrazolyl group, a thiazolyl group, apyrazolyl group, an oxazolyl group, an isoxazolyl group, an isothiazolylgroup, a furazanyl group, a thiadiazolyl group, an oxadiazolyl group, apyridyl group, a pyrazinyl group, a pyridazinyl group, a triazinylgroup, an indolyl group, an isoindolyl group, an indazolyl group, abenzoxazolyl group, a benzisoxadiazolyl group, a benzothiazolyl group, abenzisothiazolyl group, a quinolyl group, and an isoquinolyl group; and

Group 3: a furyl group, a thienyl group, a pyrrolyl group, an imidazolylgroup, a triazolyl group, a tetrazolyl group, a thiazolyl group, apyrazolyl group, an oxazolyl group, an isoxazolyl group, an isothiazolylgroup, a furazanyl group, a thiadiazolyl group, an oxadiazolyl group, apyridyl group, a pyrazinyl group, a pyridazinyl group, a pyrimidinylgroup, a triazinyl group, a 2-pyridonyl group, a 4-pyridonyl group, apyridazidonyl group, a pyrimididonyl group, a purinyl group, apteridinyl group, a quinolyl group, an isoquinolyl group, a naphthylidylgroup, a quinoxalyl group, a cinnolyl group, a quinazolyl group, aphthalazyl group, an imidazopyridyl group, an imidazothiazolyl group, animidazoxazolyl group, a benzimidazolyl group, an indolyl group, anisoindolyl group, an indazolyl group, a pyrrolopyridyl group, athienopyridyl group, a fluoropyridyl group, a benzoxazolyl group, abenzisoxadiazolyl group, a benzothiazolyl group, a benzisothiazolylgroup, a pyridopyrimidinyl group, an oxodihydropyridopyrimidinyl group,a benzofuryl group, a benzothienyl group, a benzothiadiazolyl group, abenzo[1,3]dioxolyl group, a thienofuryl group, a dihydrousobenzofuranylgroup, a chromanyl group, an isochromanyl group, a 1,3-dioxaindanylgroup, a 1,4-dioxatetralinyl group, and a dihydrobenzo[1,4]oxazinylgroup.

-   [2] The compound according to [1] above, which is represented by the    following formula (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt    thereof:

wherein A₁, A₂, A₃, R₁, R₂, R₃, X and L have the same definitions asthose according to [1] above.

-   [3] The compound according to [1] or [2] above, which is represented    by the following formula (III), or a pharmaceutically acceptable    salt thereof:

wherein

A₁ represents a pyrimidinyl group or a N-oxide pyrimidinyl group, eachof which is substituted with R_(1a), R_(1b) and R_(1c))

A₂ represents an aryl group selected from Group 1 or a heteroaryl groupselected from Group 2, each of which is substituted with R_(2a), R_(2b),R_(2c) and R_(2d),

A₃ represents an aryl group selected from Group 1 or a heterocyclicgroup selected from Group 3, each of which is substituted with R_(3a),R_(3b), R_(3c) and R_(3d), wherein

R_(1a), R_(1b) and R_(1c) each independently represent a hydrogen atom,a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, wherein

R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, aC₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(3a), R_(3b), R_(3c) and R_(3d) each independently represent ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, aC₁₋₆ alkoxy group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkylgroup, a cyano group or a cyano-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, and

X, L, Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 have the same definitions as thoseaccording to [1] above.

-   [4] The compound according to [3] above, or a pharmaceutically    acceptable salt thereof, wherein L represents a formula —CONH—.-   [5] The compound according to [4] above, or a pharmaceutically    acceptable salt thereof, wherein X represents an oxygen atom.-   [6] A compound represented by the following formula (IV) or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein

Q represents —CH— or a nitrogen atom,

R_(1a) and R_(1b) each independently represent a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆alkyl group,

R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group,

R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, aC₁₋₆ alkoxy group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a cyano group, and

R_(3a), R_(3b), R_(3c) and R_(3d) each independently represent ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, aC₁₋₆ alkoxy group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkylgroup, a cyano group or a cyano-C₁₋₆ alkyl group.

-   [7] A compound represented by the following formula (A) or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein

Q represents —CH— or a nitrogen atom, when Q represents —CH—,

R_(1a) and R_(1b) each independently represent a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom,

R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c), and R_(2d) each independently represent ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy groupor a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(3a) and R_(3c) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxygroup, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a cyano group or a cyano-C₁₋₆alkyl group,

R_(3b) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkylgroup, and

R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom,

or

when Q represents a nitrogen atom,

R_(1a) and R_(1b) each independently represent a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆alkyl group,

R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group,

R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, aC₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(3a) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, aC₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(3b) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl groupora halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(3c) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkylgroup, and

R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atom.

-   [8] The compound according to [7] above, which is represented by the    following formula (B), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt    thereof:

wherein

R_(1a) and R_(1b) each independently represent a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom,

R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy groupor a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(3a) and R_(3c) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, ahalogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxygroup, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a cyano group or a cyano-C₁₋₆alkyl group,

R_(3b) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkylgroup, and

R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom.

-   [9] The compound according to [7] above, which is represented by the    following formula (C), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt    thereof:

wherein

R_(1a) represents a C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(1b) represents a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group,

R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, aC₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(3a) represents a substituent selected from a hydrogen atom, a halogenatom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group and a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆alkyl group,

R_(3b) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group ora halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group,

R_(3c) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkylgroup, and

R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atom.

-   [10] The compound according to [9] above, or a pharmaceutically    acceptable salt thereof, wherein R_(1a) represents a methyl group,    R_(1b) represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a hydroxymethyl    group, a methoxymethyl group or a methoxyethyl group, and R_(1c)    represents a hydrogen atom.-   [11] A compound, which is selected from the following compounds, or    a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:-   1)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 1),-   2)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 16),-   3)    (1R,2S)-N-[3-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 19),-   4)    (1R,2S)-N-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 24),-   5)    (1R,2S)-N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 26),-   6)    (1R,2S)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 32),-   7)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 36),-   8)    (1R,2S)-N-[3-(cyanomethyl)phenyl]-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 39),-   9)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenyl-N-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 43),-   10)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 45),-   11)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 51),-   12)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-[5-fluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)pyridin-2-yl]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 71),-   13)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 73),-   14)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 82),-   15)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 84),-   16)    (1R,2S)-N-(4-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 85),-   17)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 86),-   18)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 92),-   19)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 93),-   20)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 94),-   21)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 95),-   22)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 96),-   23)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 100),-   24)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 104),-   25)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 109),-   26)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 111),-   27)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-cyanophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 117),-   28)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 119),-   29)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 120),-   30)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 121),-   31)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 129),-   32)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 130),-   33)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 131),-   34)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 132),-   35)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 133),-   36)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 134),-   37)    (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 135),-   38)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 137),-   39)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 138),-   40)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 139),-   41)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 140),-   42)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 141),-   43)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 145),-   44)    (1R,2S)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 149),-   45)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 150),-   46)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 164),-   47)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 165),-   48)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 166),-   49)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 167),-   50)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 168),-   51)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 169),-   52)    (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 170),-   53)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 173),-   54)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 186),-   55)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 189),-   56)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 190),-   57)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 191),-   58)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 192),-   59)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 193),-   60)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 194),-   61)    (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 195),-   62)    (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 196),-   63)    (1R,2S)-N-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 197),-   64)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 198),-   65)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 199),-   66)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-[5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 201),-   67)    (1R,2S)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 202),-   68)    (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 203),-   69)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 204),-   70)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 205),-   71)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 207),-   72)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 211),-   73)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 212),-   74)    (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 214),-   75)    (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 216),-   76)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 218),-   77)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 219),-   78)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 221),-   79)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 225),-   80)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 226),-   81)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxyethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 229),-   82)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 231),-   83)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 232),-   84)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 233),-   85)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 234),-   86)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 235),-   87)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 236),-   88)    (1R,2S)-2-(4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 239),-   89)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 240),-   90)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 241),-   91)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 242),-   92)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 243),-   93)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 244),-   94)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 245),-   95)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 246),-   96)    (1R,2S)-N-(4-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 247),-   97)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 248),-   98)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 256),-   99)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 266),-   100)    (1R,2S)-2-(4-bromophenyl)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 273),-   101)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoromethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 282),-   102)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-iodophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 283),-   103)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 286),-   104)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 316),-   105)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-fluoromethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 320),-   106)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 321),-   107)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 322),-   108)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2-hydroxymethyl-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 323),-   109)    (1R,2S)-2-[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl-2-[5-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 324),-   110)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 326),-   111)    (1R,2S)-N-(2-cyanopyridin-4-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 41),-   112)    (1R,2S)-2-[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 293),-   113)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 295),-   114)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 296),-   115)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]    cyclopropanecarboxamide (Example 302), and-   116)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(6-fluoro-5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 327).-   [12] A compound, which is selected from the following compounds, or    a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:-   1)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 1),-   11)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 51),-   14)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 82),-   21)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 95),-   31)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 129), and-   89)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 240).-   [13]    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 82) represented by the following formula or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof

-   [14]    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 95) represented by the following formula or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

-   [15]    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 129) represented by the following formula or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

-   [16] A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active    ingredient, the compound according to any one of [1] to [15] above    or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof-   [17] The pharmaceutical composition according to [16] above, which    is for the treatment of sleep disorder for which orexin receptor    antagonism is effective.-   [18] The pharmaceutical composition according to [17] above, wherein    said sleep disorder is insomnia.-   [19] A method for treating sleep disorder for which orexin receptor    antagonism is effective, which comprises administering the compound    according to any one of [1] to [15] above or a pharmaceutically    acceptable salt thereof into a subject in need thereof-   [20 ] The method according to [19] above, wherein said sleep    disorder is insomnia

The cyclopropane compound according to the present invention or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof has orexin receptor antagonism.Therefore, the cyclopropane compound or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof has a potential of usefulness for the treatment of sleepdisorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective, for example,insomnia.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF DRAWING

FIG. 1 shows results obtained by measuring the prolongation of sleeptime for each of the compounds of Examples 1, 51, 82, 95, 129 and 240when orally administered into mice.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the meanings of symbols, terms and the like used in thespecification of the present application will be explained, and thus,the present invention will be described in detail.

In the specification of the present application, the structural formulaof a compound may indicate a certain isomer for convenience sake. Thepresent invention includes all isomers generated due to the structure ofthe compound, such as geometric isomers, optical isomers based onasymmetric carbon atoms, steric isomers or tautomers, and the isomericmixtures thereof. Thus, the compound of the present invention is notlimited to the descriptions of a formula given for convenience, and itmay be either an isomer or a mixture. Accordingly, there may be a casein which the compound has asymmetric carbon atoms in a molecule thereofand an optically active form and a racemic form exist. However, thepresent invention is not limited thereto, but it includes all cases.Moreover, there may also be a case in which crystal polymorphisms exist.The present invention is not limited thereto, either, and it includessingle crystals or the mixtures thereof. Other than anhydrides, hydratesmay also be included. These substances are all included in the scope ofclaims in the specification of the present application.

The present invention includes a compound formed by isotopicallylabeling the compound of the formula (I). This compound is identical tothe compound of the formula (I) with the exception that one or moreatoms thereof are substituted with atom(s) having an atomic mass or massnumber that are different from those generally found in the nature.Examples of an isotope that can be included in the compound of thepresent invention include the isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen,oxygen, fluorine, phosphorus, sulfur, iodine and chloride. Specificexamples include ²H, ³H, ¹¹C, ¹⁴C, ¹³N, ¹⁵O, ¹⁸F, ³⁵S, ¹²³I, and ¹²⁵I.

The compound of the present invention and a pharmaceutically acceptablederivative thereof (e.g. a salt), which include the above describedisotopes and/or other isotopes, are included in the scope of claims inthe specification of the present application. The isotopically labeledcompound of the present invention, for example, a compound, into which aradioisotope(s) such as ³H and/or ¹⁴C are incorporated, is useful forthe tissue distribution assay of a pharmaceutical agent and/or asubstrate. Isotopes ³H and ¹⁴C are considered useful because of theeasiness of preparation and detection. Isotopes ¹¹C and ¹⁸F areconsidered useful for PET (positron-emission tomography), and isotope¹²⁵I is considered useful for SPECT (single-photon-emission computedtomography). All of these isotopes are useful for brain imaging.Substitution with a heavy isotope such as ²H is advantageous for acertain type of therapy, such as an increase in the in vivo half-life ora decrease in necessary dose due to its higher metabolic stability.Thus, such a heavy isotope is considered useful under certaincircumstances. The isotopically labeled compound of the formula (I) ofthe present invention can be uniformly prepared by performing proceduresdisclosed in formulae and/or Examples as described below, using commonlyused isotopically labeled reagents, instead of non-isotopically labeledreagents.

In the present specification, the term “halogen atom” is used to mean afluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an iodine atom, etc. Itis preferably a fluorine atom or a chloride atom.

The term “C₁₋₆ alkyl group” is used to mean an alkyl group containing 1to 6 carbon atoms. Examples of a preferred C₁₋₆ alkyl group includelinear or branched alkyl groups such as a methyl group, an ethyl group,an n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, an n-butyl group, an isobutylgroup, a t-butyl group, an n-pentyl group, an isopentyl group, aneopentyl group, an n-hexyl group, a 1-methylpropyl group, a1,2-dimethylpropyl group, a 1-ethylpropyl group, a1-methyl-2-ethylpropyl group, a 1-ethyl-2-methylpropyl group, a1,1,2-trimethylpropyl group, a 1-methylbutyl group, a 2-methylbutylgroup, a 1,1-dimethylbutyl group, a 2,2-dimethylbutyl group, a2-ethylbutyl group, a 1,3-dimethylbutyl group, a 2-methylpentyl groupand a 3-methylpentyl group. Of these, a methyl group, an ethyl group andan n-propyl group are more preferable.

The term “C₁₋₆ alkylene group” is used to mean an alkylene groupcontaining 1 to 6 carbon atoms. Examples of a preferred C₁₋₆ alkylenegroup include linear or branched alkylene groups such as a methylenegroup, an ethylene group, an n-propylene group, an isopropylene group,an n-butylene group, an isobutylene group, an n-pentylene group, anisopentylene group and a neopentylene group. Of these, a methylenegroup, an ethylene group and an n-propylene group are more preferable.

The term “C₁₋₆ alkoxy group” is used to mean an oxy group bound to theaforementioned “C₁₋₆ alkyl group”. Specific examples of such a C₁₋₆alkoxy group include a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, a 1-propyloxygroup, a 2-propyloxy group, a 2-methyl-1-propyloxy group, a2-methyl-2-propyloxy group, a 1-butyloxy group, a 2-butyloxy group, a1-pentyloxy group, a 2-pentyloxy group, a 3-pentyloxy group, a2-methyl-1-butyloxy group, a 3-methyl-1-butyloxy group, a2-methyl-2-butyloxy group, a 3-methyl-2-butyloxy group, a2,2-dimethyl-1-propyloxy group, a 1-hexyloxy group, a 2-hexyloxy group,a 3-hexyloxy group, a 2-methyl-1-pentyloxy group, a 3-methyl-1-pentyloxygroup, a 4-methyl-1-pentyloxy group, a 2-methyl-2-pentyloxy group, a3-methyl-2-pentyloxy group, a 4-methyl-2-pentyloxy group, a2-methyl-3-pentyloxy group, a 3-methyl-3-pentyloxy group, a2,3-dimethyl-1-butyloxy group, a 3,3-dimethyl-1-butyloxy group, a2,2-dimethyl-1-butyloxy group, an 2-ethyl-1-butyloxy group, a3,3-dimethyl-2-butyloxy group and a 2,3-dimethyl-2-butyloxy group,preferably a methoxy group, an ethoxy group and a 1-propyloxy group.

The term “halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group” is used to mean the aforementioned“C₁₋₆ alkyl group”, in which hydrogen atom(s) are substituted with 1 to5 aforementioned “halogen atoms”. Specific examples of such a halo-C₁₋₆alkyl group include a fluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group, atrifluoromethyl group, a trichloromethyl group, a 1-fluoroethyl group, a2-fluoroethyl group, a 2-chloroethyl group, a 1,2-difluoroethyl group, a2,2-difluoroethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, a 1-fluoropropylgroup, a 2-fluoropropyl group, a 3-fluoropropyl group, a 3-chloropropylgroup, a 2-fluoro-2-propyl group, a 4-fluorobutyl group, a5-fluoropentyl group and a 6-fluorohexyl group, preferably afluoromethyl group, a difluoromethyl group and a trifluoromethyl group.

The term “hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group” is used to mean the aforementioned“C₁₋₆ alkyl group”, in which hydrogen atom(s) are substituted with 1 to2 hydroxyl groups. Specific examples of such a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl groupinclude a hydroxymethyl group, a 1-hydroxyethyl group, a 2-hydroxyethylgroup, a 1,2-dihydroxyethyl group, a 1-hydroxypropyl group, a2-hydroxypropyl group, a 3-hydroxypropyl group, a 2-hydroxy-2-propylgroup, a 1,2-dihydroxypropyl group, a 1,3-dihydroxypropyl group, a2,3-dihydroxypropyl group, a 4-hydroxybutyl group, a 5-hydroxypentylgroup and a 6-hydroxyhexyl group, preferably a hydroxymethyl group, a1-hydroxyethyl group and a 2-hydroxyethyl group.

The term “C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group” is used to mean theaforementioned “C₁₋₆ alkoxy group” bound to the aforementioned “C₁₋₆alkyl group”. Specific examples of such a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl groupinclude a methoxymethyl group, a 1-methoxyethyl group, a 2-methoxyethylgroup, a 1-methoxypropyl group, a 2-methoxypropyl group, a3-methoxypropyl group, a 2-methoxy-2-propyl group, a (1-propyloxy)methylgroup, a (2-propyloxy)methyl group, a 1-(1-propyloxy)ethyl group, a2-(1-propyloxy)ethyl group, a 1-(2-propyloxy)ethyl group, a2-(2-propyloxy)ethyl group, a 1-(1-propyloxy)propyl group, a2-(1-propyloxy)propyl group, a 3-(1-propyloxy)propyl group, a2-(1-propyloxy)-2-propyl group, a 1-(2-propyloxy)propyl group, a2-(2-propyloxy)propyl group, a 3-(2-propyloxy)propyl group and a2-(2-propyloxy)-2-propyl group, preferably a methoxyethyl group, a1-methoxyethyl group and 2-methoxyethyl group.

The term “C₁₋₆ alkylcarbonyl group” is used to mean an alkyl groupcontaining 1 to 6 carbon atoms, in which one hydrogen atom issubstituted with a carbonyl group. Examples of a preferred C₁₋₆alkylcarbonyl group include an acetyl group, a propionyl group and abutyryl group.

The term “C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl group” is used to mean an alkyl groupcontaining 1 to 6 carbon atoms, in which one hydrogen atom issubstituted with a sulfonyl group. Examples of such a C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonylgroup include a methylsulfonyl group, an ethylsulfonyl group, ann-propylsulfonyl group, an isopropylsulfonyl group, an n-butylsulfonylgroup, an isobutylsulfonyl group, a t-butylsulfonyl group, ann-pentylsulfonyl group, an isopentylsulfonyl group, a neopentylsulfonylgroup, an n-hexylsulfonyl group and a 1-methylpropylsulfonyl group.

The term “C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group” is used to mean a cyclic alkyl groupcontaining 3 to 8 carbon atoms, Examples of a preferred C₃₋₈ cycloalkylgroup include a cyclopropyl group, a cyclobutyl group, a cyclopentylgroup, a cyclohexyl group, a cycloheptyl group and a cyclooctyl group.

The term “aryl group” is used to mean an aryl group selected fromGroup 1. Group 1 means a phenyl group, a naphthyl group, an azulenylgroup, an anthryl group and a phenanthryl group, preferably a phenylgroup and a naphthyl group.

The term “heteroaryl group” is used to mean a heteroaryl group selectedfrom Group 2. Group 2 means a furyl group, a thienyl group, a pyrrolylgroup, an imidazolyl group, a triazolyl group, a tetrazolyl group, athiazolyl group, a pyrazolyl group, an oxazolyl group, an isoxazolylgroup, an isothiazolyl group, a furazanyl group, a thiadiazolyl group,an oxadiazolyl group, a pyridyl group, a pyrazinyl group, a pyridazinylgroup, a triazinyl group, an indolyl group, an isoindolyl group, anindazolyl group, a benzoxazolyl group, a benzisoxadiazolyl group, abenzothiazolyl group, a benzisothiazolyl group, a quinolyl group and anisoquinolyl group, preferably a thienyl group and a pyridyl group.

The term “heterocyclic group” is used to mean an aryl group selectedfrom Group 3. Group 3 means a furyl group, a thienyl group, a pyrrolylgroup, an imidazolyl group, a triazolyl group, a tetrazolyl group, athiazolyl group, a pyrazolyl group, an oxazolyl group, an isoxazolylgroup, an isothiazolyl group, a furazanyl group, a thiadiazolyl group,an oxadiazolyl group, a pyridyl group, a pyrazinyl group, a pyridazinylgroup, a pyrimidinyl group, a triazinyl group, a 2-pyridonyl group, a4-pyridonyl group, a pyridazidonyl group, a pyrimididonyl group, apurinyl group, a pteridinyl group, a quinolyl group, an isoquinolylgroup, a naphthylidyl group, a quinoxalyl group, a cinnolyl group, aquinazolyl group, a phthalazyl group, an imidazopyridyl group, animidazothiazolyl group, an imidazoxazolyl group, a benzimidazolyl group,an indolyl group, an isoindolyl group, an indazolyl group, apyrrolopyridyl group, a thienopyridyl group, a fluoropyridyl group, abenzoxazolyl group, a benzisoxadiazolyl group, a benzothiazolyl group, abenzisothiazolyl group, a pyridopyrimidinyl group, anoxodihydropyridopyrimidinyl group, a benzofuryl group, a benzothienylgroup, a benzothiadiazolyl group, a benzo[1,3]dioxolyl group, athienofuryl group, a dihydroisobenzofuranyl group, a chromanyl group, anisochromanyl group, a 1,3-dioxaindanyl group, a 1,4-dioxatetralinylgroup, and a dihydrobenzo[1,4]oxazinyl group, preferably a thiazolylgroup, an oxazolyl group, a pyridyl group, a pyrazinyl group, apyridazinyl group, a pyrimidinyl group, a quinolyl group and anisoquinolyl group.

The term “Substituent Group α” is used to means a cyano group, a halogenatom, a hydroxyl group, an oxo group, a formula —NR₆R₇ wherein R₆ and R₇each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, aC₁₋₆ alkyl group which may optionally have 1 to 3 substituents selectedfrom Substituent Group β, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group which may optionally have1 to 3 substituents selected from Substituent Group β, a C₁₋₆alkylcarbonyl group which may optionally have 1 to 3 substituentsselected from Substituent Group β, a C₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyl group which mayoptionally have 1 to 3 substituents selected from Substituent Group β,an aryl group selected from Group 1, which may optionally have 1 to 3substituents selected from Substituent Group β, and a heteroaryl groupselected from Group 2, which may optionally have 1 to 3 substituentsselected from Substituent Group β. Preferably, “Substituent Group α” isa cyano group, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, ahydroxyl group, a dimethylamino group, a hydroxylmethyl group, afluoromethyl group, a trifluoromethyl group, a methoxy group, an ethoxygroup, a methoxymethyl group or a cyanomethyl group.

The term “Substituent Group β” is used to means a cyano group, a halogenatom, a hydroxyl group, a C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl group and a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group.

The cyclopropane compound of the formula (I) of the present inventionmay also be a pharmaceutically acceptable salt. Specific examples ofsuch a pharmaceutically acceptable salt include: inorganic acid salts(for example, a sulfate, a nitrate, a perchlorate, a phosphate, acarbonate, a bicarbonate, a hydrofluoride, a hydrochloride, ahydrobromide, a hydroiodide); organic carboxylates (for example, anacetate, an oxalate, a maleate, a tartrate, a fumarate, a citrate);organic sulfonates (for example, a methanesulfonate, atrifluoromethanesulfonate, an ethanesulfonate, a benzenesulfonate, atoluenesulfonate, a camphorsulfonate); amino acid salts (for example, anaspartate, a glutamate); quaternary amine salts; alkaline metal salts(for example, a sodium salt, a potassium salt); and alkaline-earth metalsalts (for example, a magnesium salt, a calcium salt).

The embodiments of the present invention include a compound representedby the following formula (IV) or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof:

wherein Q, R_(1a), R_(1b), R_(1c), R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c), R_(2d),R_(3a), R_(3b), R_(3c) and R_(3d) have the same definitions as thoseaccording to [6] above.

The embodiments of the present invention include a compound representedby the following formula (A) or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof:

wherein Q, R_(1a), R_(1b), R_(1c), R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d)have the same definitions as those according to [7 ] above, and, when Qrepresents —CH— or a nitrogen atom, R_(3a), R_(3b), R_(3c) and R_(3b)have the same definitions as those according to [7] above.

The embodiments of the present invention include a compound representedby the following formula (B), or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof:

wherein R_(1a), R_(1b), R_(1c), R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c), R_(2d), R_(3a),R_(3b), R_(3c) and R_(3b) have the same definitions as those accordingto [8] above.

The embodiments of the present invention include a compound representedby the following formula (C), or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof:

wherein R_(1a), R_(1b), R_(1c), R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c), R_(2d), R_(3a),R_(3b), R₃₀ and R_(3b) have the same definitions as those according to[9] above.

In the embodiment of the present invention, preferable is the compoundof formula (IV) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein Qis —CH— or a nitrogen atom, and, when Q is a nitrogen atom, —NH— of—CONH— may be bound to 2, 3 or 4-position in relation with Q of thephenyl ring.

In the embodiment of the present invention, preferable is the compoundof formula (B) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof whereinR_(1a) is a C₁₋₆ alkyl group; R_(1b) is a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; R_(1c) is a hydrogenatom; R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently are ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy groupor a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; R_(3a) and R_(3c) each independently are ahydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkylgroup, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a cyanogroup or a cyano-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; R_(3b) is a hydrogen atom, a halogenatom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy groupor a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; and R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atomor a fluorine atom.

In the embodiment of the present invention, preferable is the compoundof formula (C) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof whereinR_(1a) is a C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; R_(1b) is aC₁₋₆ alkyl group, a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkylgroup; R_(1c) is a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group; R_(2a), R_(2b),R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently are a hydrogen atom, a halogenatom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or ahalo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; R_(3a) is a substituent selected from a hydrogenatom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group and a C₁₋₆alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; R_(3b) is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, aC₁₋₆ alkyl group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; R_(3c) is a hydrogen atom,a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group; and R_(3d) is a hydrogenatom.

In the embodiment of the present invention, particularly preferable isthe compound of formula (C) or a pharmaceutically acceptable saltthereof wherein R_(1a) is a methyl group; R_(1b) is a methyl group, anethyl group, a hydroxymethyl group, a methoxymethyl group or amethoxyethyl group; and R_(1c) is a hydrogen atom.

Specifically, the cyclopropane compound or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof according to the present invention is preferably selectedfrom the following compounds:

-   1)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 1),-   2)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 16),-   3)    (1R,2S)-N-[3-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 19),-   4)    (1R,2S)-N-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 24),-   5)    (1R,2S)-N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 26),-   6)    (1R,2S)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 32),-   7)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 36),-   8)    (1R,2S)-N[3-(cyanomethyl)phenyl]-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 39),-   9)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenyl-N-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 43),-   10)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 45),-   11)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 51),-   12)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-[5-fluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)pyridin-2-yl]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 71),-   13)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 73),-   14)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 82),-   15)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 84),-   16)    (1R,2S)-N-(4-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 85),-   17)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 86),-   18)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 92),-   19)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 93),-   20)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 94),-   21)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 95),-   22)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 96),-   23)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 100),-   24)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 104),-   25)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 109),-   26)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 111),-   27)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-cyanophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 117),-   28)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 119),-   29)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 120),-   30)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 121),-   31)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 129),-   32)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 130),-   33)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 131),-   34)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 132),-   35)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 133),-   36)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 134),-   37)    (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 135),-   38)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 137),-   39)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 138),-   40)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 139),-   41)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 140),-   42)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 141),-   43)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 145),-   44)    (1R,2S)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 149),-   45)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 150),-   46)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 164),-   47)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 165),-   48)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 166),-   49)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 167),-   50)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 168),-   51)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 169),-   52)    (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 170),-   53)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 173),-   54)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 186),-   55)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 189),-   56)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 190),-   57)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 191),-   58)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 192),-   59)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 193),-   60)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 194),-   61)    (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 195),-   62)    (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 196),-   63)    (1R,2S)-N-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 197),-   64)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 198),-   65)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 199),-   66)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-[5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 201),-   67)    (1R,2S)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 202),-   68)    (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 203),-   69)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 204),-   70)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 205),-   71)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 207),-   72)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 211),-   73)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 212),-   74)    (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 214),-   75)    (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 216),-   76)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 218),-   77)    (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 219),-   78)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 221),-   79)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 225),-   80)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 226),-   81)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxyethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 229),-   82)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 231),-   83)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 232),-   84)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 233),-   85)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 234),-   86)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 235),-   87)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 236),-   88)    (1R,2S)-2-(4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 239),-   89)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 240),-   90)    (1R,2S)-2-[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 241),-   91)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 242),-   92)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 243),-   93)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 244),-   94)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 245),-   95)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 246),-   96)    (1R,2S)-N-(4-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 247),-   97)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 248),-   98)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 256),-   99)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 266),-   100)    (1R,2S)-2-(4-bromophenyl)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 273),-   101)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoromethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 282),-   102)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-iodophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 283),-   103)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 286),-   104)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 316),-   105)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-fluoromethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 320),-   106)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 321),-   107)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 322),-   108)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2-hydroxymethyl-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 323),-   109)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-[5-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 324),-   110)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 326),-   111)    (1R,2S)-N-(2-cyanopyridin-4-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 41),-   112)    (1R,2S)-2-[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 293),-   113)    (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 295),-   114)    (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 296),-   115)    (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]    cyclopropanecarboxamide (Example 302), and-   116)    (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(6-fluoro-5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 327).

More preferably, the cyclopropane compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof is selected from the following compounds:

-   (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 1),-   (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 51),-   (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 82),-   (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 95),-   (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 129), and-   (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 240).

Particularly preferably, the cyclopropane compound or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof is selected from the following compounds:

-   (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 82) represented by the following formula or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

-   (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 95) represented by the following formula or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

and,

-   (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide    (Example 129) represented by the following formula or a    pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Next, a method for producing the compound of the formula (I) of thepresent invention [hereinafter referred to as a compound (I); compoundsrepresented by other formulae will be referred to in the same manner] ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof will be described.

In the formula (I), when L represents the formula —CONH—, the compound(I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be produced by thefollowing method.

The compound (I) represented by the following formula (I-1) and anintermediate thereof are synthesized, for example, by the followinggeneral production methods, and methods described in production examplesand Examples, which will be described later.

Formula (I-1):

wherein A₁, A₂, A₃, R₁, R₂, R₃ and X have the same definitions as thosedescribed above.

The “leaving group” in a raw material compound used in production of thecompound (I) of the present invention is not particularly limited, aslong as it can be used in a nucleophilic substitution reaction.Preferred examples of such a leaving group include a halogen atom, aC₁₋₆ alkylsulfonyloxy group which may be substituted with the abovedescribed substituent group α, and an arylsulfonyloxy group which may besubstituted with the above described substituent group α. Specificexamples include a chlorine atom, a bromine atom, an iodine atom, amethanesulfonyloxy group, a trifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group and ap-toluenesulfonyloxy group.

1. General Production Method 1:

wherein R₁, R₂ and R₃ each represent hydrogen; Lv represents a leavinggroup including, for example, a halogen atom (a chlorine atom, a bromineatom, an iodine atom, etc.), and a sulfonyloxy group such as amethanesulfonyloxy group, a p-toluenesulfonyloxy group or atrifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group (which is represented by TfO in theformula); and A₁, A₂, A₃ and X have the same meanings as those describedabove.Step 1-1:

The present step is a step of directly condensing the compound (1-1)with the compound (1-2) (method 1), or inducing the compound (1-1) to anacid halide (method 2), a mixed acid anhydride (method 3), an activeester (method 4) or the like, and then condensing the obtained productwith the compound (1-2), so as to obtain the compound (I-1).

Method 1:

When the compound (1-1) is directly condensed with the compound (1-2), acondensing agent is used. Such a condensation reaction can be carriedout under the same conditions as commonly used conditions described inpublications as described below. Known methods are described, forexample, in Rosowsky, A.; Forsch, R. A.; Moran, R. G; Freisheim, J. H.;J. Med. Chem., 34(1), 227-234 (1991), Brzostwska, M.; Brossi, A.;Flippen-Anderson, J. L.; Heterocycles, 32(10), 1968-1972 (1991), Romero,D. L.; Morge, R. A.; Biles, C.; Berrios-Pena, N.; May, P. D.; Palmer, J.R.; Johnson, P. D.; Smith, H. W; Busso, M.; Tan, C.-K.; Voorman, R. L.;Reusser, F.; Althaus, I. W.; Downey, K. M.; So, A. G; Resnick, L.;Tarpley, W. G, Aristoff, P. A.; J. Med. Chem., 37(7), 998-1014 (1994).

The compound (1-1) may be either a free form or a salt.

The solvent used in the present invention is not particularly limited,as long as it does not inhibit the reaction. Examples of such a solventinclude tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, ethyl acetate, methyl acetate,dichloromethane, chloroform, N,N-dimethylformamide, toluene and xylene.Examples of a condensing agent include CDI (N,N′-carbonyldiimidazole),Bop (1H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-1-yloxy(tri(dimethylamino))phosphoniumhexafluorophosphate), WSC (1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimidehydrochloride), DCC(N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide),diethylphosphorylcyanide, and PyBOP(benzotriazol-1-yloxytris(pyrrolidino)phosphoniumhexafluorophosphate).The compound (1-2) is used in an amount from 1 equivalent to a largelyexcessive amount with respect to the compound (1-1). In addition, anorganic base such as triethylamine may be added in an amount from 1equivalent to a largely excessive amount to the compound (1-1), asnecessary.

The reaction time is not particularly limited. It is generally from 0.5to 48 hours, and preferably from 0.5 to 24 hours. The reactiontemperature depends on a raw material used, a solvent used, and thelike, and thus, it is not particularly limited. It is preferably from anice cooling temperature to a solvent reflux temperature.

Method 2: (Synthetic Method Using Acid Halide)

In the present reaction, the compound (1-1) is converted to thecorresponding acid halide according to a method known to a personskilled in the art, and the acid halide is then allowed to react withthe compound (1-2) to obtain the compound (1-1).

Examples of a base used in the reaction include triethylamine, pyridine,potassium carbonate and diisopropylethylamine. The reaction temperatureis not particularly limited. It is generally from −78° C. to a solventreflux temperature, and preferably from −20° C. to room temperature. Thesolvent used in the reaction is not particularly limited, as long as itdoes not inhibit the reaction and is able to dissolve a startingsubstance to a certain extent. Preferred examples of such a solventinclude tetrahydrofuran, ether, toluene and dichloromethane.

Method 3: (Synthetic Method Using Acid Anhydride)

After the compound (1-1) has been converted to a mixed acid anhydride,the mixed acid anhydride is allowed to react with the compound (1-2), soas to obtain the compound (1-1). The mixed acid anhydride can besynthesized by means known to a person skilled in the art. For example,it can be synthesized by reacting the compound (1-1) with a chloroformicacid ester such as ethyl chloroformate in the presence of a base such astriethylamine. Such a chloroformic acid ester and a base are used in anamount of 1 to 2 equivalents with respect to the compound (1-1). Thereaction temperature is from −30° C. to room temperature, and preferably−20° C. to room temperature.

The step of condensing the mixed acid anhydride and the compound (1-2)is carried out, for example, by reacting the mixed acid anhydride withthe compound (1-2) in a solvent such as dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuranor N,N-dimethylformamide. The compound (1-2) is used in an amount from 1equivalent to a largely excessive amount with respect to the mixed acidanhydride

The reaction time is not particularly limited. It is generally from 0.5to 48 hours, and preferably from 0.5 to 12 hours. The reactiontemperature is from −20° C. to 50° C., and preferably from −20° C. toroom temperature.

Method 4: (Synthetic Method Using Active Ester)

After the compound (1-1) has been converted to an active ester, theactive ester is allowed to react with the compound (1-2), so as toobtain the compound (1-1). The step of obtaining the active ester iscarried out, for example, by reacting the compound (1-1) with an activeester-synthesizing reagent in a solvent such as 1,4-dioxane,tetrahydrofuran or N,N-dimethylformamide in the presence of a condensingagent such as DCC. An example of the active ester-synthesizing reagentis N-hydroxysuccinimide. Such an active ester-synthesizing reagent and acondensing agent are used in an amount of 1 to 1.5 equivalents withrespect to the compound (1-1). The reaction time is not particularlylimited. It is generally from 0.5 to 48 hours, and preferably from 0.5to 24 hours.

The reaction temperature is from −20° C. to −50° C., and preferably from−20° C. to room temperature.

The step of condensing the active ester and the compound (1-2) iscarried out, for example, by reacting the active ester with the compound(1-2) in a solvent such as dichloromethane, tetrahydrofuran orN,N-dimethylformamide. The compound (1-2) is used in an amount from 1equivalent to a largely excessive amount with respect to the activeester. The reaction time is not particularly limited. It is generallyfrom 0.5 to 48 hours, and preferably from 0.5 to 24 hours. The reactiontemperature is from −20° C. to −50° C., and preferably from −20° C. toroom temperature.

Step 1-2:

The present step is a step of obtaining the compound (1-3) from thecompound (1-2).

The present step is a step of converting the compound (11) to thecorresponding acid halide or acid anhydride by the methods described inMethod 2 and Method 3 above and then reacting the acid halide or acidanhydride with ammonia, so as to obtain the compound (1-3). The ammoniaused in the reaction may be either gas or an aqueous solution. It mayalso be an ammonia salt. The compound (1-3) can also be produced byreacting hexamethyl disilazane with an acid halide and then addingmethanol to the reaction product, followed by an acid treatment (R.Pellegata et al., Synthesis, 1985, 517).

Moreover, the compound (1-3) can also be produced by heating thecompound (1-1) and urea.

Step 1-3:

The present step is a step of obtaining the compound (I-1) from thecompound (1-3).

This is a step of subjecting the compound (1-3) and the compound (1-4)to a coupling reaction using a transition metal, so as to obtain thecompound (I-1).

In the present step, the reaction can be carried out under conditionsthat are commonly applied to the coupling reaction between an arylhalide or arylboronic acid and an acid amide, in which a transitionmetal is used.

A coupling reaction using copper is described, for example, inpublications such as Hanhui Xu, Christian Wolf, Chem. Commun, 2009,1715; and Suribabu Jammi et al., Synlett. 2009 (20), 3323. The type of acopper reagent used in the present reaction is not particularly limited.Preferred examples of such a copper reagent include cuprous iodide,cuprous oxide, and copper(II) trifluoromethanesulfonate.

A coupling reaction using a palladium complex is described, for example,in publications such as Van den Hoogenband, A et al., Tetrahedron Lett.2004, 45, 8535; and Ghosh, A et al., Org. Lett. 2003, 5, 2207. The typeof a palladium reagent used in the present reaction is not particularlylimited. Preferred examples of such a palladium reagent includetris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium, palladium chloride, andpalladium(II) acetate. Examples of a ligand used in the present reactioninclude XantPhos (4,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene),X-Phos (2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2′,4′,6′-triisopropylbiphenyl), BINAP(2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl), DPPF(1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene), andtris(tert-butyloxy)phosphine. The transition metal reagent is used in anamount of approximately 0.001 to 0.1 equivalent with respect to theamount of a raw material. The type of a solvent used in the presentreaction is not particularly limited, as long as it does not inhibit thereaction. Preferred examples of such a solvent include benzene, toluene,xylene, N,N-dimethylformamide, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, tetrahydrofuran,1,4-dioxane, acetonitrile, and propionitrile. The reaction temperatureis not particularly limited. It is generally from an ice coolingtemperature to a solvent reflux temperature, and preferably from roomtemperature to a solvent reflux temperature, for example. The reactiontime is not particularly limited. It is generally from 0.5 to 48 hours,and preferably from 0.5 to 24 hours.

General Production Method 2:

wherein A₁, A₂, R₁, R₂, R₃ and X have the same meanings as thosedescribed above.

The general production method 2 is a method for producing the compound(1-1) that is a synthetic intermediate of the compound (1-1) accordingto the present invention, which uses the compound (2-1) as a rawmaterial and involves [step 2-1] and [step 2-2] or [step 2-3].

The compound (2-1) can be produced from a commercially available productby a method known to a person skilled in the art. Further, it can alsobe produced by applying methods described in the production examples inthe examples.

Step 2-1:

The present step is a step of subjecting the compound (2-1) to anoxidation reaction to obtain the compound (2-2). An aldehyde compoundcan be obtained from an alcohol compound according to a method known toa person skilled in the art.

Examples of a known oxidation method used in the reaction include Swernoxidation, Corey-Kim oxidation, Moffatt oxidation, PCC oxidation, PDCoxidation, Bess-Martin oxidation, SO₃-pyridine oxidation, and TEMPOoxidation.

The solvent used in the reaction is not particularly limited, as long asit does not inhibit the reaction and dissolves a starting substance to acertain extent. Examples of such a solvent include dimethyl sulfoxide,tetrahydrofuran, toluene, dichloromethane and chloroform.

The reaction temperature is not particularly limited. It is generallyfrom −78° C. to a solvent reflux temperature, and preferably from −78°C. to room temperature. The reaction time is not particularly limited.It is generally from 5 minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from 5minutes to 24 hours.

Step 2-2:

The present step is a step of subjecting the compound (2-3) to anoxidation reaction to obtain the compound (1-1). A carboxylic acidcompound can be obtained from an aldehyde compound according to a methodknown to a person skilled in the art.

As an oxidation method, a commonly used oxidation method can be applied.For example, methods described in the production examples in theExamples can be applied.

Step 2-3:

The present step is a step of subjecting the compound (2-1) to anoxidation reaction to obtain the compound (1-1). As oxidationconditions, commonly used conditions can be applied. For example,oxidation can be carried out using TEMPO-bisacetyliodobenzene. Thesolvent used in the reaction is not particularly limited, as long as itdoes not inhibit the reaction and dissolves a starting substance to acertain extent. For example, dichloromethane, chloroform, acetonitrile,toluene or the like is mixed with water, and the mixed solvent can beused.

The reaction temperature is not particularly limited. It is generallyfrom 0° C. to a solvent reflux temperature. The reaction time is notparticularly limited. It is generally from 5 minutes to 48 hours, andpreferably from 5 minutes to 24 hours.

Moreover, methods described in the production examples in the Examplescan be applied.

General Production Method 3:

wherein Lv represents a leaving group such as a halogen atom (a chlorineatom, a bromine atom, an iodine atom or the like), a sulfonyloxy groupsuch as a methanesulfonyloxy group, a p-toluenesulfonyloxy group or atrifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group, or the like; Prt₁ represents aprotecting group for a hydroxyl group; and A₁, A₂, R₁, R₂ and R₃ havethe same meanings as those described above.

The general production method 3 is a method for producing the compound(I-1-O) that is a synthetic intermediate of the compound (I) accordingto the present invention, which uses the compound (3-1) as a rawmaterial and involves [step 3-1] and [step 3-2].

The compound (I-1-O) can also be produced from a commercially availableproduct according to a method known to a person skilled in the art.Further, it can also be produced by applying methods described in theproduction examples in the Examples.

Step 3-1:

The present step is a step of allowing the compound (3-1) to directlyreact with the compound (3-3), or of converting the compound (3-1) tothe compound (3-2) and then allowing the compound (3-2) to react withthe compound (3-3), so as to obtain the compound (3-4).

When the compound (3-1) is allowed to directly react with the compound(3-3), the present reaction can be carried out under conditionsgenerally used in the Mitsunobu reaction (for example, conditionsdescribed in O. Mitsunobu, Synthesis, 1 (1981), D. L. Hughes, OrganicReactions, 42, 335 (1992), etc.).

The reaction is carried out using a phosphine derivative such astriphenylphosphine and an azodicarboxylic acid diester such as diethylazodicarboxylate or diisopropyl azodicarboxylate. The solvent used inthe reaction is not particularly limited, as long as it does not inhibitthe reaction and dissolves a starting substance to a certain extent. Forexample, tetrahydrofuran, benzene, toluene or N,N-dimethylformamide canbe used. The reaction temperature is not particularly limited. It isgenerally from an ice cooling temperature to room temperature.

Alternatively, the compound (3-4) can be produced by converting thecompound (3-1) to the compound (3-2) having a leaving group and thenperforming a nucleophilic substitution reaction between the compound(3-2) and the compound (3-3). Specifically, a base is allowed to act onthe compound (3-3) to form an anion, and the anion is then allowed toreact with the compound (3-2), so as to obtain the compound (34), forexample.

The solvent used in the reaction is not particularly limited, as long asit does not inhibit the reaction. The present reaction can be carriedout by allowing a suitable base to act on the compound (3-3), in anamount of 1 equivalent to a largely excessive amount with respect to thecompound, in an organic solvent such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran,1,4-dioxane, N,N-dimethylformamide or dimethyl sulfoxide. Examples ofthe used base include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodiumhydride, potassium hydride, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide, andpotassium tert-butoxide.

The reaction temperature is not particularly limited. It is generallyfrom −78° C. to a solvent reflux temperature, and preferably from an icecooling temperature to 100° C.

The compound (3-2) can be produced by converting the hydroxyl group ofthe compound (3-1) to a leaving group.

Examples of such a leaving group include a halogen atom (a chlorineatom, a bromine atom or an iodine atom), and a sulfonyloxy group such asa methanesulfonyloxy group, a p-toluenesulfonyloxy group or atrifluoromethanesulfonyloxy group.

The reaction can be carried out under the same conditions as thosegenerally used in a reaction of converting the hydroxyl group to such aleaving group (for example, conditions described in R. K. Crossland andK. L. Servis, Journal of Organic Chemistry, 35, 3195 (1970), Y Yoshida,Y. Sakakura, N. Aso, S. Okada, and Y. Tanabe, Tetrahedron, 55, 2183(1999).

When the leaving group is a halogen atom for example, the compound (3-2)can be produced by allowing the compound (3-1) to react with thionylchloride, thionyl bromide, phosphorus tribromide or tetrahalogenomethanetriphenylphosphine. The solvent used in the reaction is not particularlylimited, as long as it does not inhibit the reaction and dissolves astarting substance to a certain extent. Preferred examples of such asolvent include benzene, toluene, xylene, dichloromethane andchloroform. Further, there may be a case in which favorable results suchas the improvement of a yield can be obtained by addition of a base. Thebase used in the reaction is not particularly limited, as long as itdoes not inhibit the reaction. Preferred examples of such a base includesodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, triethylamine, pyridine andN,N-diisopropylethylamine. The reaction temperature is generally from−78° C. to a solvent reflux temperature, and preferably from an icecooling temperature to a solvent reflux temperature.

When the leaving group is a sulfonyloxy group, the compound (3-2) can beproduced by allowing the compound (31) to react with methanesulfonylchloride, p-toluenesulfonyl chloride, anhydrous trifluoromethanesulfonicacid, etc. The solvent used in the reaction is not particularly limited,as long as it does not inhibit the reaction and dissolves a startingsubstance to a certain extent. Preferred examples of such a solventinclude tetrahydrofuran, toluene, xylene, dichloromethane, chloroformand N,N-dimethylformamide. The reaction temperature is generally from−78° C. to a solvent reflux temperature, and preferably from an icecooling temperature to room temperature. Further, there may be a case inwhich favorable results such as the improvement of a yield can beobtained by addition of a base. The base used in the reaction is notparticularly limited, as long as it does not inhibit the reaction.Preferred examples of such a base include sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate, triethylamine, pyridine and N,N-diisopropylethylamine.

Step 3-2:

The present step is a step of deprotecting the compound (3-4) to obtainthe compound (I-1-O).

When Prt₁ is a tert-butyldimethylsilyl group or atert-butyldiphenylsilyl group, the reaction can be carried out under thesame conditions as those generally used in the deprotection reaction ofa silyl group (for example, conditions described in publications such asT. W. Green and P. G. M. Wuts, “Protective Groups in Organic Chemistry,Third Edition,” John Wiley & Sons (1999), pp. 113-148). Specifically,tetra-n-butylammonium fluoride is allowed to act on the compound (3-4)in an organic solvent such as tetrahydrofuran, or hydrochloric acid isallowed to act on the compound (3-4) in ethanol, so as to obtain thecompound (I-1-O). The solvent used in the present reaction is notparticularly limited, as long as it does not inhibit the reaction.Preferred examples of such a solvent include dichloromethane, methanol,ethanol, propanol, ethyl acetate, tetrahydrofuran and 1,4-dioxane.Further, there may be a case in which favorable results such as theimprovement of a yield can be obtained by addition of an acetic acid.

When Prt₁ is a benzyl group, the reaction can be carried out under thesame conditions as those generally used in the deprotection reaction ofa benzyl group (for example, conditions described in publications suchas T. W. Green and P. G M. Wuts, “Protective Groups in OrganicChemistry, Third Edition,” John Wiley & Sons (1999), pp. 76-86).Specifically, the reaction can be carried out, for example, by acatalytic reduction method, which uses palladium-carbon, palladiumhydroxide-carbon or the like as a catalyst in an organic solvent such asethanol in a hydrogen atmosphere.

The solvent used in the present reaction is not particularly limited, aslong as it does not inhibit the reaction. Examples of such a solventinclude methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethyl acetate, tetrahydrofuran and1,4-dioxane. The reaction conditions are not particularly limited. Thereaction can be carried out at a temperature from room temperature to asolvent reflux temperature at normal atmospheric pressure to 150atmospheric pressures, and preferably at a temperature from roomtemperature to 60° C. at normal atmospheric pressure to 5 atmosphericpressures.

General Production Method 4:

wherein Prt₁, A₁, A₂, R₁, R₂ and R₃ have the same meanings as thosedescribed above.

The general production method 4 is a method for producing the compound(I-1-C) that is a synthetic intermediate of the compound (I) accordingto the present invention, which uses the compound (3-1) as a rawmaterial and involves 4 steps from [step 4-1] to [step 4-4].

The compound (I-1-C) can also be produced from a commercially availableproduct by a method known to a person skilled in the art. Further, itcan also be produced by applying methods described in the productionexamples in the examples.

Step 4-1

The present step is a step of oxidizing the alcohol of the compound(3-1) to obtain an aldehyde (4-1). The present reaction can be carriedout under the same conditions as those in the step 2-1.

Step 4-2

The present step is a step of obtaining the olefin (4-3) from thealdehyde (4-1). The present reaction can be carried out under commonlyused conditions. Specifically, the compound (4-2) and a Wittig reagentsynthesized from triphenylphosphine are used for example, and these areallowed to react with the compound (4-1) in the presence of a base, soas to obtain the compound (4-3).

Step 4-3

The present step is a step of reducing olefin according to catalytichydrogen reduction. The present reaction can be carried out undercommonly used conditions.

Step 4-4

The present step is a step of deprotecting the compound (4-3) to obtainthe compound (I-1-C). The present reaction can be carried out by thesame method as that in the step 3-2.

5. General Production Method 5:

wherein Prt₁ and A₁ have the same meanings as those described above.

The general production method 5 is a method for producing the compound(5-5) that is a synthetic intermediate of the compound (I) according tothe present invention, which uses the compound (5-1) as a raw materialand involves [step 5-1] to [step 5-3].

The compound (5-5) can also be produced from a commercially availableproduct by a method known to a person skilled in the art. Further, itcan also be produced by applying methods described in the productionexamples in the examples.

Step 5-1

The present step is a step of reacting an acetonitrile derivative (5-1)with the epichlorohydrin (5-2) to obtain the compound (5-3). Thecompound (5-3) can be produced under commonly used reaction conditions(for example, conditions described in S, Shuto, Bioorganic & MedicinalChemistry, 10 (2002), 3829), or by applying methods described in theproduction examples in the examples. Moreover, an optically activesubstance of the compound (5-3) can be obtained using an opticallyactive epichlorohydrin.

Step 5-2

The present step is a step of reducing the lactone (5-3) to obtain thecompound (5-4). Examples of a reducing agent used in the reactioninclude sodium borohydride, lithium borohydride, and lithium aluminumhydride.

The solvent used in the present reaction is not particularly limited, aslong as it does not inhibit the reaction and dissolves a startingsubstance to a certain extent. Examples of such a solvent includetetrahydrofuran and diethyl ether. In some cases, an alcoholic solventsuch as methanol is mixed with such a solvent. The reaction temperatureis not particularly limited. It is generally from −78° C. to a solventreflux temperature, and preferably from −78° C. to room temperature. Thereaction time is not particularly limited. It is generally from 5minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from 5 minutes to 24 hours.

Step 5-3

The present step is a step of protecting the hydroxyl group of thecompound (5-4). Examples of a protecting group used herein include anacetyl group, a methoxymethyl group, a trityl group, a benzyl group, at-butyldiphenylsilyl group, and a triisopropylsilyl group. The presentreaction can be carried out under the same conditions as those commonlyused in the introduction of a protecting group into a hydroxyl group(for example, conditions described in publications such as T. W. Greenand P. G. M. Wuts, “Protective Groups in Organic Chemistry, ThirdEdition,” John Wiley & Sons (1999), pp. 17-245). In addition, as in thecase of Example 49, the present reaction can also be carried out byacetylation using enzyme.

6. General Production Method 6:

wherein Alk represents a C₁₋₆ alkyl group; Hal represents a halogenatom; Prt₁ represents a silyl group such as a t-butyldimethylsilylgroup, a t-butyldiphenylsilyl group or a triisopropylsilyl group; Prt₂represents a protecting group for a hydroxyl group, other than a silylgroup; and X, R₁, R₂, R₃, A₁ and A₂ have the same meanings as thosedescribed above.

The general production method 6 is a method for producing the compound(a-1) that is a synthetic intermediate of the compound (I) according tothe present invention, which uses the compound (6-1) as a raw materialand involves 10 steps from [step 6-1] to [step 6-10].

Step 6-1

The present step is a step of protecting of the hydroxyl group of thecompound (6-1). Examples of a protecting group used herein include amethoxymethyl group, a trityl group and a benzyl group. Such aprotecting group can be introduced under commonly used conditionsdescribed in the step 5-3.

Step 6-2

The present step is a step of selectively deprotecting the protectinggroup of the compound (6-2). The deprotection can be carried out undercommonly used conditions.

Steps 6-3, 6-4

The present steps are steps of obtaining the carboxylic acid (6-5) fromthe compound (6-3) by the same methods as those of the step 2-1 and step2-2 of the general production method 2.

Step 6-5

The present step is a step of esterifying the carboxylic acid (6-5) toobtain the compound (6-6). Esterification can be carried out undercommonly used conditions.

Step 6-6

The present step is a step of introducing the substituent (R3) into thecarbonyl a carbon of the ester (6-6). A preferred example of a base usedherein is lithium diisopropylamide. As an alkylating agent, alkylhalide, aldehyde, ketone or the like is used. The solvent used in thereaction is not particularly limited, as long as it does not inhibit thereaction and dissolves a starting substance to a certain extent.Examples of such a solvent include tetrahydrofuran and diethyl ether.The reaction temperature is not particularly limited. It is generallyfrom −78° C. to a solvent reflux temperature, and preferably from −78°C. to room temperature. The reaction time is not particularly limited.It is generally from 5 minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from 5minutes to 24 hours.

Step 6-7

The present step is a step of selectively deprotecting the protectinggroup of the compound (6-7). In general, at the same time ofdeprotection, cyclization into lactone progresses in a molecule. Thedeprotection can be carried out under commonly used conditions.

Step 6-8

The present step is a step of reacting the compound (6-8) with thionylhalide in an alcoholic solvent, so as to obtain the haloester (6-9). Thethionyl halide used in the reaction is preferably thionyl bromide. As asolvent, methanol or ethanol is preferable. The reaction temperature isnot particularly limited. It is generally from −78° C. to a solventreflux temperature, and preferably from −78° C. to room temperature. Thereaction time is not particularly limited. It is generally from 5minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from 5 minutes to 48 hours.

Step 6-9

The present step is a step of obtaining the compound (6-10) as a resultof the nucleophilic substitution reaction between the compound (6-9) andthe compound (3-3). The reaction conditions may be the same as those forthe method for producing the compound (3-4) from the compound (3-2) inthe general production method 3.

Step 6-10

The present step is a step of obtaining the compound (a-1) as a resultof the ester hydrolysis of the compound (6-10). As reaction conditions,a sodium hydroxide aqueous solution or a potassium hydroxide aqueoussolution may be used, for example. Also, an organic solvent such asmethanol or ethanol is used, as necessary. The reaction temperature isnot particularly limited. It is generally from −78° C. to a solventreflux temperature, and preferably from room temperature to a solventreflux temperature. The reaction time is not particularly limited. It isgenerally from 5 minutes to 48 hours.

General Production Method 7:

The general production method 7 is a method for producing a compound(7-2) that is a synthetic intermediate of the compound (I) according tothe present invention, which uses a compound (7-1) as a raw material andinvolves [step 7-1]. The compound (7-1) can also be produced from acommercially available product by a method known to a person skilled inthe art. Further, it can also be produced by applying methods describedin the production examples in the Examples.

Step 7-1

The present step is a step of obtaining the compound (7-2), whichinvolves intramolecular cyclization of the diazo compound (7-1). Thereaction can be carried out under commonly used conditions forgenerating carbene from a diazo compound. The reaction can be carriedout, for example, by the methods described in Doyle, M. P., OrganicLetters, 2008, 2(8), 1145-1147; and Chen, C., Bioorganic & MedicinalChemistry Letters, 2008, 18, 3328-3332.

General Synthetic Method 8:

The general production method 8 is a method for producing the compound(8-4) from the compound (8-1) via [step 8-1], [step 8-2] and [step 8-3].The compound (8-1) can be produced from a commercially available productby a method known to a person skilled in the art.

Step 8-1

The present step is a step of producing the compound (8-2) from thecompound (8-1) by applying the method for producing the compound (3-4)from the compound (3-2) in the general production method 3.

Step 8-2

The present step is a step of obtaining the olefin (8-3) from the ketone(8-2) by the Wittig reaction or the Horner-Wadworth-Emmons reaction. Thepresent reaction can be carried out under commonly used conditions.

Step 8-3

The present step is a step of obtaining the compound (8-4) bycyclopropanation of the olefin (8-3). Such cyclopropanation can becarried out, for example, by the Simmons-Smith reaction, or underconditions in which a diazo compound is combined with a metal catalystsuch as rhodium acetate.

General Production Method 9:

Step 9-1

The present step is a step of producing the compound (9-1) by reductiveamination of the compound (4-1). As reaction conditions, ordinaryconditions for reductive amination can be applied. Examples of areducing agent include sodium borohydride and sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride.

The solvent used in the reaction is not particularly limited, as long asit does not inhibit the reaction and dissolves a starting substance to acertain extent. Examples of such a solvent include tetrahydrofuran andDMF. In some cases, an acid such as acetic acid may be mixed with such asolvent. The reaction temperature is not particularly limited. It isgenerally from −78° C. to a solvent reflux temperature, and preferablyfrom 0° C. to room temperature. The reaction time is not particularlylimited. It is generally from 5 minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from5 minutes to 24 hours.

Step 9-2

The present step is a step of producing the compound (9-2) by reductiveamination of the compound (9-1). The reaction conditions are the same asthose applied in the step 9-1.

Step 9-3

The present step is a step of producing the compound (9-3) from thecompound (9-2) according to the methods described in the step 3-2, step2-1, step 2-2, and general production method 1.

General Production Method 10:

Step 10-1

The present step is a step of reacting the compound (3-2) with the amine(10-1) protected by amide or carbamate in the presence of a base, so asto produce the compound (10-2). Preferred examples of a base used hereininclude sodium hydride, cesium carbonate, and sodium hydroxide. Thesolvent used in the reaction is not particularly limited, as long as itdoes not inhibit the reaction and dissolves a starting substance to acertain extent. Examples of such a solvent include tetrahydrofuran,acetonitrile and DMF. The reaction temperature is not particularlylimited. It is generally from 0° C. to a solvent reflux temperature. Thereaction time is not particularly limited. It is generally from 5minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from 5 minutes to 24 hours. Inaddition, preferred examples of the protecting group Prt₃ include: amideprotecting groups such as a trifluoroacetyl group; and carbamateprotecting groups such as t-butyl carbamate.

Step 10-2

The present step is a step of producing the compound (10-3) from thecompound (10-2) according to the method described in the step 9-3.

Step 10-3

The present step is a step of producing the compound (10-4) bydeprotection of the compound (10-3). The deprotection can be carried outunder commonly used conditions.

General Production Method 11

Step 11-1

The present step is a step of synthesizing the arylamide (11-2) from thecompound (1-1) or the compound (1-3) under the conditions described inthe general production method 1.

Step 11-2

The present step is a step of synthesizing the condensed pyrimidonederivative (11-3) from the compound (11-2) by an intramolecularcyclization reaction using a base. Preferred examples of a based usedherein include potassium-tert-butoxide, sodium hydride, cesiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate, and sodium ethoxide. The solvent used inthe reaction is not particularly limited, as long as it does not inhibitthe reaction and dissolves a starting substance to a certain extent.Examples of such a solvent include tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, DMF,MMP, acetonitrile, ethanol, and 2-propanol. The reaction temperature isnot particularly limited. It is generally from 0° C. to a solvent refluxtemperature, and preferably from room temperature to a solvent refluxtemperature. The reaction time is not particularly limited. It isgenerally from 5 minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from 5 minutes to24 hours.

Step 11-3

The present step is a step of synthesizing the arylamide (11-4) from thecompound (1-1) or the compound (1-3) under the conditions described inthe general production method 1.

Step 11-4

The present step is a step of synthesizing the condensed pyridonederivative (11-5) from the compound (11-4) by an intramolecularcyclization reaction using a base. Preferred examples of a based usedherein include potassium-tert-butoxide, sodium hydride, cesiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate, and sodium ethoxide. The solvent used inthe reaction is not particularly limited, as long as it does not inhibitthe reaction and dissolves a starting substance to a certain extent.Examples of such a solvent include tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, DMF,NMP, acetonitrile, ethanol, and 2-propanol. The reaction temperature isnot particularly limited. It is generally from 0° C. to a solvent refluxtemperature, and preferably from room temperature to a solvent refluxtemperature. The reaction time is not particularly limited. It isgenerally from 5 minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from 5 minutes to24 hours.

General Production Method 12:

Step 12-1

The present step is a step of synthesizing the arylamide (12-1) from thecompound (1-1) or the compound (1-3) under the conditions described inthe general production method 1.

Step 12-2

The present step is a step of synthesizing the condensed imidazolederivative (12-2) from the compound (12-1) by an intramolecularcyclization reaction using an acid. Preferred examples of an acid usedherein include acetic acid, trifluoroacetic acid, hydrochloric acid, andp-toluenesulfonic acid. The solvent used in the reaction is notparticularly limited, as long as it does not inhibit the reaction anddissolves a starting substance to a certain extent. For example, aceticacid is used as a solvent. Other examples of a solvent includetetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, DMF, NMP, acetonitrile, ethanol, and2-propanol. The reaction temperature is not particularly limited. It isgenerally from 0° C. to a solvent reflux temperature, and preferablyfrom room temperature to a solvent reflux temperature. The reaction timeis not particularly limited. It is generally from 5 minutes to 48 hours,and preferably from 5 minutes to 24 hours.

General Production Method 13:

Step 13-1

The present step is a step of synthesizing the hydrazide (13-1) from thecompound (1-1). As synthetic conditions used herein, a generally knownmethod can be applied. For example, mono-protected hydrazine and thecompound (1-1) are subjected to amide condensation, and thendeprotection is then carried out, so as to synthesize the aforementionedcompound. The amidation can be carried out by the method described inthe step (1-1). The protecting group of hydrazine is not particularlylimited. Examples of such a protecting group includetert-butoxycarbonyl, benzyloxycarbonyl, and trifluoroacetyl.

Step 13-2

The present step is a step of reacting the compound (13-1) with animidate derivative to synthesize the triazole derivative (13-2). Thereaction can be carried out under neutral conditions, or by adding anacid or a base. As an acid used herein, acetic acid, hydrochloric acidor the like is appropriate. As a base used herein, imidazole,triethylamine, potassium carbonate or the like is appropriate. Thesolvent used in the reaction is not particularly limited, as long as itdoes not inhibit the reaction and dissolves a starting substance to acertain extent. For example, acetic acid is used as a solvent. Otherexamples of a solvent include tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, Dacetonitrile, ethanol, and 2-propanol. The reaction temperature is notparticularly limited. It is generally from 0° C. to a solvent refluxtemperature, and preferably from room temperature to a solvent refluxtemperature. The reaction time is not particularly limited. It isgenerally from 5 minutes to 48 hours, and preferably from 5 minutes to24 hours.

The thus obtained compound of the formula (I) of the present inventioncan be processed into a pharmaceutically acceptable salt according to anordinary method, as necessary. Such a pharmaceutically acceptable saltcan be produced by appropriately combining methods that are commonlyused in the field of organic synthetic chemistry. Specifically, afree-type solution of the compound of the present invention is subjectedto neutralization titration with an acid solution, for example. Inaddition, the compound of the formula (I) of the present invention issubjected to a well-known solvate formation reaction, as necessary, sothat it can be converted to a solvate.

These methods are typical examples of the method for producing thecompound (I). The raw material compounds or various reagents in themethod for producing the compound (I) may form a salt or a hydrate, andall of them are different depending on a starting material, a solventused, and the like and are not particularly limited, as long as they donot inhibit the reaction. The solvent used is also different dependingon a starting material, a reagent, and the like and, needless to say, isnot particularly limited, as long as it does not inhibit the reactionand is able to dissolve a starting substance to a certain extent. Whenthe compound (I) is obtained as a free form, it can be converted,according to an ordinary method, to a state of the aforementioned saltthat may be formed by the compound (I). Likewise, when the compound (I)is obtained as a salt of the compound (I), it can be converted to a freeform of the compound (I) according to an ordinary method. Also, variousisomers (for example, geometric isomers, optical isomers based onasymmetric carbon atoms, rotational isomers and steric isomers) obtainedfor the compound (I) can be purified and isolated by using ordinaryseparation means, for example, recrystallization, diastereomeric saltmethod, enzymatic resolution method and various chromatographytechniques (for example, thin-layer chromatography, columnchromatography and gas chromatography).

The term “composition” used herein includes a product comprising aparticular ingredient in a particular amount and any product directly orindirectly brought about by the combination of particular ingredients inparticular amounts. Such a term related to the pharmaceuticalcomposition is intended to include a product comprising an activeingredient and an inert ingredient constituting a carrier and includeevery product directly or indirectly brought about by the combination,complexation or aggregation of any two or more ingredients or thedissociation, other kinds of reactions or interaction of one or moreingredients. Thus, the pharmaceutical composition of the presentinvention includes every composition prepared by mixing the compound ofthe present invention with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Theterm “pharmaceutically acceptable” is used to mean that a carrier, adiluent or a vehicle must be compatible with other ingredients of apreparation and must be nontoxic to a taker.

As the ability of the compound of the present invention to bind toorexin receptors

OX1R and/or OX2R, antagonism with respect to an orexin 1 receptor and/oran orexin 2 receptor mostly exhibits an IC50 value of 200 nM or lower,and a compound that exhibits an IC50 value of 100 nM or lower ispreferable. A cyclopropane compound is thought to be more preferable, inwhich the ability to bind to an orexin 2 receptor (IC50 value) is 10 nMor lower in the sleep experiment by oral administration using mice,which is shown in Test Examples.

The cyclopropane compound according to the present invention or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof hasorexin receptor antagonism. Thus, the cyclopropane compound according tothe present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, ora solvate thereof has applicability as a therapeutic agent for sleepdisorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective. Examples ofthe sleep disorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effectiveinclude insomnia

The cyclopropane compound in this invention, a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof can be used to formulate apreparation according to an ordinary method. Examples of a preferreddosage form include oral preparations (tablets, granules, powders,capsules, syrups etc.), injections (for intravenous administration, forintramuscular administration, for subcutaneous sdministration, forintraperitoneal administration etc.), or topical products [transdermalabsorptions (ointments, adhesive skin patch etc.), ophthalmic solutions,nasal preparations, supporsitories etc.].

In the case of manufacturing oral solid preparations, for example, thecyclopropane compound in this invention, a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof or a solvate thereof is mixed with excipients, binders,disintegrators, lubricants, coloring agents etc., if necessary, and theobtained mixture is then processed into powders, fine granules,granules, tablets, coated tablets, capsules, etc. according to anordinary method. In the case of production of tablets or granules, itmay be coated with film, if necessary.

Examples of excipients used herein include lactose, corn starch andcrystalline cellulose etc. Examples of binders used herein includehydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose etc. Examples ofdisintegrators used herein include calcium carboxymethyl cellulose,sodium croscarmellose etc. Examples of lubricants used herein includemagnesium stearate, calcium stearate etc. Examples of coloring agentsused herein include titanium oxide etc. Examples of coating agents usedherein include hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose,methyl cellulose etc. However, needless to say, examples of above agentsare not limited thereto.

The aforementioned solid preparation such as tablets, capsules, granulesor powders may comprise, as an active ingredient, the cyclopropanecompound in this invention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereofor a solvate thereof, in an amount of generally 0.001% to 99.5% byweight, and preferably 0.001% to 90% by weight.

In the case of manufacturing injections (for intravenous administration,for intramuscular administration, for subcutaneous sdministration, forintraperitoneal administration etc.), for example, pH adjusters,buffering agents, suspending agents, solubilizers, antioxidants,preventing agents (preservatives), tonicity agents, etc. are added tothe cyclopropane compound in this invention, a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof, if necessary and theobtained mixture is then processed into such an injection according toan ordinary method. In addition, such an injection may be prepared aslyophilized preparation for dissolving when used.

Examples of pH adjusters and buffering agents used herein includeorganic acid or inorganic acid and/or a salt thereof. Examples ofsuspending agents used herein include methyl cellulose, polysolbate 80,sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, etc. Examples of solubilizers usedherein include polysolbate 80, polyethylene solbitan monolaurate, etc.Examples of antioxidants used herein include α-tocopherol, etc. Examplesof preventing agents used herein include methyl p-oxybenzoate, ethylp-oxybenzoate, etc. Examples of tonicity agents used herein includeglucose, sodium chloride, mannitol, etc. However, needless to say,examples of above agents are not limited thereto.

Such injection solutions may comprise an active ingredient in an amountof generally 0.000001% to 99.5% by weight, and preferably 0.000001% to90% by weight.

In the case of manufacturing topical products, for example, thecyclopropane compound I this invention, a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt thereof or a solvate thereof is mixed with base materials and theaforementioned adjuvants such as preventing agents, stabilizers, pHadjusters, antioxidants, coloring agents, etc. are added if necessarythereto and the obtained mixture is then processed into transdermalabsorptions (ointments, adhesive skin patches, etc.), ophthalmicsolutions, nasal preparations, supporsitoies, etc. according to anordinary method.

As base materials used herein, various types of raw materials, which aregenerally used in pharmaceutical products, quasi drugs, cosmeticproducts, and other products, can be used. Examples of such rawmaterials include animal or vegetable oils, mineral oils, ester oils,waxes, emulsifiers, higher alcohols, fatty acids, silicon oils,surfactants, phospholipids, alcohols, polyhydric alcohols, water-solublepolymers, clay minerals, purified water etc.

Such external preparations may comprise an active ingredient in anamount of generally 0.000001% to 99.5% by weight, and preferably0.000001% to 90% by weight.

The dose of the cyclopropane compound according to the presentinvention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvatethereof is different depending on the degree of symptoms, age, sex, bodyweight, administration route/the type of a salt, the specific type ofdisease, and the like. In general, in the case of oral administration,the cyclopropane compound according to the present invention, apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvate thereof isadministered at a dose of approximately 30 μg to 10 g, preferably 100 μgto 5 g, and more preferably 100 μg to 1 g per adult per day. In the caseof administration via injection, it is administered at a dose ofapproximately 30 μg to 1 g, preferably 100 μg to 500 mg, and morepreferably 100 μg to 300 mg per adult per day. In both cases, it isadministered once or divided over several administrations.

The compound of the present invention can be used as a chemical probefor capturing a target protein of a physiologically activelow-molecular-weight compound. That is to say, the compound of thepresent invention can be converted to an affinity chromatography probe,a photoaffinity probe or the like, by introducing a labeling group, alinker or the like into a portion other than a structural portionessential for the expression of the activity of the compound accordingto the methods described in J. Mass Spectrum. Soc. Jpn. Vol. 51, No. 5,2003, pp. 492-498; WO2007/139149; etc.

Examples of such a labeling group, a linker or the like used for such achemical probe include groups described in the following groups (1) to(5).

-   (1) Protein labeling groups, such as photoaffinity labeling groups    (for example, a benzoyl group, a benzophenone group, an azide group,    a carbonyl azide group, a diaziridine group, an enone group, a diazo    group, and a nitro group), and chemical affinity groups (for    example, a ketone group in which the alpha carbon atom is replaced    with a halogen atom, a carbamoyl group, an ester group, an alkylthio    group, a Michael acceptor such as α,β-unsaturated ketone or ester,    and an oxirane group),-   (2) Cleavable linkers such as —S—S—, —O—Si—O—, monosaccharide (a    glucose group, a galactose group, etc.) or disaccharide (lactose,    etc.), and oligopeptide linkers that can be cleaved by an enzyme    reaction,-   (3) Fishing tag groups such as biotin and a    3-(4,4-difluoro-5,7-dimethyl-4H-3a,4a-diaza-4-bora-s-indacen-3-yl)propionyl    group,-   (4) Radioactive labeling groups such as ¹²⁵I, ³²P, ³H and ¹⁴C;    fluorescent labeling groups such as fluorescein, rhodamine, dansyl,    umbelliferone, 7-nitrofurazanyl, and    3-(4,4-difluoro-5,7-dimethyl-4H-3a,4a-diaza-4-bora-s-indacen-3-yl)propionyl    group; chemiluminescent groups such as lumiferin and luminol; and    detectable markers including heavy metal ions such as a lanthanoid    metal ion and a radium ion, or-   (5) Groups that are allowed to bind to solid-phase carriers, such as    glass beads, a glass bed, a microtiter plate, agarose beads, an    agarose bed, polystyrene beads, a polystyrene bed, nylon beads and a    nylon bed.

A probe, which is prepared by introducing a labeling group or the likeselected from the above described groups (1) to (5) into the compound ofthe present invention according to the methods described in theaforementioned publications and the like, can be used as a chemicalprobe for identifying a labeled protein useful for the search of a noveltarget of drug discovery.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more in detail inthe following examples, production examples and test examples. However,these examples are not intended to limit the scope of the presentinvention. Moreover, abbreviations used in the examples are commonlyused abbreviations that are well known to a person skilled in the art.Several abbreviations are as follows.

-   THF: tetrahydrofuran-   DMF: N,N-dimethylformamide-   TFA: trifluoroacetic acid-   HATU: O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-N,N,N,N-tetramethyluronium    hexafluorophosphate-   LC-MS: liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-   Pd₂DBA₃: tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium-   LDA: lithium diisopropylamide-   NaHMDS: sodium hexamethyldisilazide-   TEMPO: (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-yl)oxyl-   DBU: 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene-   HOBt: 1-hydroxybenztriazole-   WSC: 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride-   Xantphos: 4,5-bis(diphemylphosphino)-9,9-dimethylxanthene-   NMP: 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinoneChemical shifts in proton nuclear    magnetic resonance spectrum are recorded by δ unit (ppm) with    respect to tetramethylsilane. Coupling coefficients are recorded by    hertz (Hz). With regard to pattern, s: singlet, d: doublet, t:    triplet, q: quartette, and br: broad.

The term “room temperature” generally means approximately 10° C. toapproximately 35° C. in the following examples and production examples.The symbol “%” means percent by weight, unless otherwise specified.

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis of 2-methoxy-4-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep1-5)

(1) 2-Chloro-5-methoxy-4-methylpyrimidine (Prep 1-1)

2,4-Dichloro-5-methoxypyrimidine (10 g) was dissolved in THF (100 ml),and while cooling, iron(III) acetylacetone (1.97 g), methyl magnesiumchloride (3.0 M: 22.4 ml) were then added to the solution. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Thereafter, iron(III)acetylacetone (1.97 g), and methyl magnesium chloride (3.0 M: 22.4 ml)were added to the reaction solution further twice. Thereafter, a 1 Nhydrochloric acid aqueous solution was added to the reaction mixture,and diethyl ether was then added to the reaction solution to carry outliquid separation and extraction. The organic layer was dried overmagnesium sulfate, and the solvent was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the titlecompound (6.6 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 5 (ppm): 2.46 (s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 8.06 (s,1H).

(2) 2-Chloro-4-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 1-2)

A dichloromethane solution (50 ml) of the compound Prep 1-1 (6.6 g) wasadded dropwise to a dichloromethane solution (1.0 M: 100 ml) of borontribromide, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at roomtemperature for 4 days. Thereafter, methanol was added to the reactionmixture, and a 5 N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was then added tothe reaction solution for neutralization. Liquid separation andextraction were carried out successively using chloroform and ethylacetate at a pH value of approximately pH 2 to 3. The organic layer wasdried over magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. Diethyl ether was added to the obtained residueto solidify it, and the solidified product was collected by filtrationand was then dried, so as to obtain the title compound.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ (ppm): 2.32 (s, 3H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 10.61 (s,1H).

(3) 5-Benzyloxy-2-chloro-4-methylpyrimidine (Prep 1-3)

Sodium hydride (60% oil dispersion; 66.2 mg) was added to a THF solution(4.0 ml) of the compound Prep 1-2 (200 mg), and the obtained mixture wasthen stirred at room temperature for 10 minutes. Thereafter, benzylbromide (197 ul) was added to the reaction solution. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Thereafter, DMF(2.0 ml) was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixturewas then stirred for 4 hours. Thereafter, a saturated ammonium chlorideaqueous solution was added to the reaction mixture, and liquidseparation and extraction were carried out with diethyl ether. Theobtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and the solventwas then concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate),so as to obtain the title compound (317 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.51 (s, 3H), 5.15 (s, 2H), 7.37-7.40(m, 51I), 8.10 (s, 1H).

(4) 5-Benzyloxy-2-methoxy-4-methylpyrimidine (Prep 1-4)

Sodium methoxide (143 mg) was added to a DMF solution (4.0 ml) of Prep1-3 (310 mg), and the obtained mixture was then stirred at 70° C. for 2hours. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was cooled, a 1 N hydrochloricacid aqueous solution was then added thereto, and liquid separation andextraction were then carried out with diethyl ether. The obtainedorganic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the title compound (220 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.44 (s, 3H), 3.93 (s, 1H), 5.07 (s,2H), 7.35-7.41 (m, 5H), 7.99 (s, 1H).

(5) 2-Methoxy-4-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 1-5)

Palladium hydroxide was added to a methanol solution (8.0 ml) of thecompound Prep 1-4 (220 mg), and the obtained mixture was then stirred ina hydrogen atmosphere for 2.5 hours. Thereafter, the reaction mixturewas filtered with Celite, and the obtained filtrate was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain the title crudecompound (130 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ (ppm): 2.26 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 1H), 7.95 (s,1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 2 Synthesis of 2-ethyl-4-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep2-2)

(1) 5-Benzyloxy-2-ethyl-4-methylpyrimidine (Prep 2-1)

Potassium carbonate (1.4 g), 1,1-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocenedichloropalladium(II), (dichloromethane complex) (276 mg) were added to a THFsolution (10 ml) of the compound Prep 1-3 (793 mg), and diethylzinc (1M: 3.72 ml) was then added thereto. The obtained mixture was stirred at65° C. overnight. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction mixture,and liquid separation and extraction were then carried out with ethylacetate. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate,and the solvent was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theobtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the title compound (400 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.32 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.49 (s, 3H),2.86 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.43(m, 5H), 8.16 (s, 1H).

(2) 2-Ethyl-4-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 2-2)

Palladium hydroxide was added to a methanol solution (8.0 ml) of thecompound Prep 2-1 (220 mg), and the obtained mixture was then stirred ina hydrogen atmosphere for 2.5 hours. Thereafter, the reaction mixturewas filtered with Celite, and the obtained filtrate was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain the title crudecompound (130 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.30 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.48 (s, 3H),2.83 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.88 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 3 Synthesis of 4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep3-3)

(1) 2-Chloro-4-ethyl-5-methoxypyrimidine (Prep 3-1)

2,4-Dichloro-5-methoxypyrimidine (5 g) was dissolved in THF (50 ml), andwhile cooling, iron(III) acetylacetone (985 mg) and ethyl magnesiumchloride (0.91 M: 36.9 ml) were then added to the solution. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature overnight. Thereafter, iron(III)acetylacetone (985 mg) and methyl magnesium chloride (0.91 M: 36.9 ml)were added to the reaction solution further twice. A 1 N hydrochloricacid aqueous solution was added to the reaction mixture, and liquidseparation and extraction were then carried out with diethyl ether. Theorganic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the title compound (1 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.25 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.78 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 2.82 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 8.06 (s, 1H).

(2) 4-Ethyl-5-methoxy-2-methylpyrimidine (Prep 3-2)

Trimethyl aluminum (2.0 M: 6.95 ml) and tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium(0) (335 mg) were added to a THF solution (15.0 ml) of thecompound Prep 3-1 (1.0 g), and the obtained mixture was then stirred at70° C. for 2 days. Thereafter, the reaction solution was added dropwiseto ice water, and it was then converted to the neutral to mild acidicrange by addition of 1 N hydrochloric acid. Subsequently, liquidseparation and extraction were carried out with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the title compound (736 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.24 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.64 (s, 3H),2.76 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.80 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s,1H).

(3) 4-Ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 3-3)

Boron tribromide (1.0 M, 118 ml) was added dropwise to a dichloromethanesolution (69.6 ml) of the compound Prep 3-2 (5.12 g). The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 days. Thereafter,ammonia/methanol was added to the reaction solution, followed byquenching. The reaction solution that had been converted to the neutralto mild acidic range was filtered, and the filtrate was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (ethyl acetate to ethylacetate:methanol), so as to obtain the title compound (4.0 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.13 (t, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.43 (s, 3H),2.61 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.65 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 8.04 (s, 1H), 9.85 (s,1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 4 Synthesis of 2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 4-2)

(1) 5-Methoxy-2,4-dimethylpyrimidine (Prep 4-1)

2,4-Dichloro-5-methoxypyrimidine (5.3 g) was dissolved in THF (51.3 ml),and tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium (1.71 g) and trimethylaluminum(2.0 M: 51.8 ml) were then added to the solution. The temperature of theobtained mixture was heated to 75° C., and the obtained mixture was thenstirred overnight. Thereafter, 1 equivalent of trimethyl aluminum wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenstirred for 6 hours. Thereafter, saturated ammonium chloride aqueoussolution was added dropwise to the reaction solution under cooling onice, and liquid separation and extraction were carried out withchloroform. The organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and thesolvent was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtainedresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate to ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the titlecompound (4.2 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.88 (s,3H), 8.08 (s, 1H).

(2) 2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 4-2)

A dichloromethane solution (100.0 ml) of the compound Prep 4-1 (15.5 g)was added dropwise to a boron tribromide (1.0 M in dichloromethane,400.0 ml). The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4days, and the reaction solution was then quenched with methanol. Thereaction solution that had been converted to the neutral to mild acidicrange was filtered, and the filtrate was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (ethyl acetate to ethanol), so as to obtain the titlecompound (10.1 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ (ppm): 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 8.02 (s,1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 5 Synthesis of6-fluoro-5-methoxymethylpyridin-3-amine (Prep 5-3)

(1) Di-tert-butyl(6-fluoro-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)-imide dicarbonate (Prep5-1)

Di-tert-butyl carbonate (2.59 g) and a catalytic amount of4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.01 g) were added to a THF solution (10 ml) of5-amino-2-fluoro-3-picoline (0.5 g), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at room temperature for 67 hours. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction solution, and the mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The resultant extract was washed with water, and was then driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off underreduced pressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (chloroform), so as to obtain the title compound (1.14g).

(2) Di-tert-butyl[6-fluoro-5-methoxymethylpyridin-3-yl]-imidedicarbonate (Prep 5-2)

The compound Prep 5-1 (500 mg) and N-bromosuccinimide (272 mg) weredissolved in tetrachloromethane (5 ml), and 2,2′-azobis(isobutylnitrate) (25.1 mg) was then added to the solution. The obtained mixturewas stirred at 80° C. for 5 hours. Thereafter, water was added to thereaction solution, and the mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The resultant extract was washed with water, and was then driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off underreduced pressure, and the residue was then dissolved in methanol (5 ml).Then, sodium methoxide (413 mg) was added to the solution, and theobtained mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and the mixturewas then extracted with ethyl acetate. Thereafter, the resultant extractwas washed with water, and was then dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas then purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=20:1 to 2:1), so as to obtain the title compound.

(3) 6-Fluoro-5-methoxymethylpyridin-3-amine (Prep 5-3)

Trifluoroacetic acid (1 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (5ml) of the compound Prep 5-2, and the obtained mixture was then stirredat room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, a saturated sodiumbicarbonate aqueous solution was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was then extracted with dichloromethane. The resultant extractwas washed with water, and was then dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate.The solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure, so as to obtainthe target compound (60 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 3.43 (s, 3H), 4.43 (s, 3H), 7.20 (ddt,J=8.0, 2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (t, J=2.4, Hz, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 6 Synthesis of 4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-amine (Prep6-3)

(1) Di-tert-butyl(4-methylpyridin-2-yl)imide dicarbonate (Prep 6-1)

Di-tert-butyl carbonate (4.04 g), 4-dimethylaminopyridine (226 mg), andtriethylamine (5.17 ml) were added to a dichloromethane solution (50 ml)of 2-amino-4-methylpyridine (1.0 g), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at room temperature for 72 hours. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction solution, and the mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was successively washed with water and asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and was then dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the title compound (1.7 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.45 (s, 18H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 7.03 (dd,J=5.2, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=0.8H, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=309

(2) Tert-butyl(4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-yl) carbamate (Prep 6-2)

Benzoyl peroxide (23.6 mg) was added to a tetrachloromethane solution(10 ml) of the compound Prep 6-1 (300 mg) and N-bromosuccinimide (173mg), and the obtained mixture was then heated to reflux for 1 hour.Thereafter, 2,2′-azobis(isobutyl nitrate) (16.0 mg) was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was further heated to refluxfor 5 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was cooled to roomtemperature, and it was then filtered with Celite. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the corresponding benzyl bromide.

Sodium methoxide (25% methanol solution: 1 ml) was added to a methanolsolution (3 ml) of the obtained bromide, and the obtained mixture wasthen stirred at room temperature for 19 hours. Thereafter, the reactionsolvent was distilled off under reduced pressure, and the residue wasthen purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=4:1 to 3:2), so as to obtain the title compound (62 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.53 (s, 9H), 3.42 (s, 3H), 4.46 (s,2H), 6.96-6.97 (m, 1H), 7.91 (brs, 1H), 8.24-8.25 (m, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=239

(3) 4-Methoxymethylpyridin-2-amine (Prep 6-3)

Trifluoroacetic acid (1 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (3ml) of the compound Prep 6-2 (62 mg), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Thereafter, a 5 N sodiumhydroxide aqueous solution was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and was thendried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain thetarget compound (35 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 3.41 (s, 3H), 4.37 (s, 2H), 4.66 (brs,2H), 6.51 (s, 1H), 6.59 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 7 Synthesis of 4-(difluoromethyl)pyridin-2-amine(Prep 7-4)

(1) Di-tert-butyl[4-(dibromomethyl)pyridin-2-yl]imide dicarbonate (Prep7-1)

2,2′-Azobis(isobutyl nitrate) (74.7 mg) was added to atetrachloromethane solution (47 ml) of the compound Prep 6-1 (1.4 g) andN-bromosuccinimide (807 mg), and the obtained mixture was then heated toreflux for 4 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was cooled to roomtemperature, and it was then filtered with Celite. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the title compound (210 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.46 (s, 18H), 6.54 (s, 1H), 7.36 (dd,J=5.2, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=467

(2) Di-tert-butyl(4-formylpyridin-2-yl)imide dicarbonate (Prep 7-2)

Dimethyl sulfoxide (500 ul) and silver nitrite (692 mg) were added to atoluene solution (5 ml) of the compound Prep 7-1 (210 mg), and theobtained mixture was then stirred at 60° C. for 2 hours. The temperatureof the reaction solution was heated to 80° C., and the reaction solutionwas further stirred for 19 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wascooled to room temperature, and was then filtered with silica gel. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain thetitle compound (100 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.47 (s, 18H), 7.61 (dd, J=5.2, 1.2 Hz,1H), 7.74 (d, J=1.2H, 1H), 8.70 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 10.08 (s, 1H).

(3) Di-tert-butyl(4-difluoromethylpyridin-2-yl)imide dicarbonate (Prep7-3)

Diethylaminosulfate trifluoride (122 ul) was added to a dichloromethanesolution (3 ml) of the compound Prep 7-2 (100 mg) at 0° C. Thetemperature of the reaction solution was warmed to room temperature, andthe reaction solution was then stirred for 3.5 hours. Thereafter, asaturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution was added to the reactionsolution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was successively washed with water and asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and was then dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the title compound (78 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.46 (s, 18H), 6.65 (t, J=55.6 Hz, 1H),7.32 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H).

MS [2M+Na]⁺=711

(4) 4-Difluoromethylpyridin-2-amine (Prep 7-4)

Trifluoroacetic acid (0.5 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (2ml) of the compound Prep 7-3 (78 mg), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Thereafter, a 5 N sodiumhydroxide aqueous solution was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was then extracted with chloroform. The organic layerwas washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and wasthen dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain thetarget compound (30 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 4.61 (brs, 2H), 6.51 (t, J=56.0 Hz,1H), 6.60 (brs, 1H), 6.74-6.76 (m, 1H), 8.17 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 8 Synthesis of5-fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-amine (Prep 8-3)

(1) Di-tert-butyl(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)imide dicarbonate (Prep8-1)

Di-tert-butyl carbonate (1.73 g), 4-dimethylaminopyridine (242 mg), andtriethylamine (1.66 ml) were added to a dichloromethane solution (50 ml)of 2-amino-5-fluoro-4-methylpyridine (500 mg), and the obtained mixturewas then stirred at room temperature for 6 days. Thereafter, water wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was successively washedwith water and a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and wasthen dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate),so as to obtain the title compound (737 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.45 (s, 18H), 2.32-2.33 (m, 3H), 7.08(brd, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H).

MS [2M+Na]⁺=675

(2) Tert-butyl(5-fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-yl) carbamate (Prep8-2)

2,2′-azobis(isobutyl nitrate) (158 mg) was added to a tetrachloromethanesolution (20 ml) of the compound Prep 8-1 (630 mg) andN-bromosuccinimide (377 mg), and the obtained mixture was then heated toreflux for 11 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was cooled toroom temperature, and it was then filtered with Celite. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the corresponding bromide.

Sodium methoxide (104 mg) was added to a methanol solution (10 ml) ofthe obtained bromide, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at roomtemperature for 3 hours. Thereafter, water was added to the reactionsolution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfateand was then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the titlecompound (180 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.53 (s, 9H), 3.46 (s, 3H), 4.52 (brs,2H), 7.21 (brs, 1H), 8.02-8.03 (m, 2H).

MS [M-tBu+H]⁺=201

(3) 5-Fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-amine (Prep 8-3)

Trifluoroacetic acid (2 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (6ml) of the compound Prep 8-2 (180 mg), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at room temperature for 17 hours. Thereafter, a 5 N sodiumhydroxide aqueous solution was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was then extracted with chloroform. The organic layerwas dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain thetarget compound (90 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 3.45 (s, 3H), 4.32 (brs, 2H), 4.47 (s,2H), 6.58 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=157

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 9 Synthesis of 5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-amine(Prep 9-3)

(1) 2-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridine (Prep 9-1)

A THF solution (20 ml) of n-butyllithium (2.64 M n-hexane solution: 10.4ml) was cooled to −78° C., and a THF solution (20 ml) of2-chloro-5-fluoropyridine (3.0 g) and N,N-diisopropylamine (4.49 ml) wasthen added dropwise to the solution. The obtained mixture was stirred atthe same temperature as described above for 2 hours. Thereafter, a THFsolution (10 ml) of trimethyl borate (4.74 g) was added to the reactionsolution, and the temperature was then warmed to room temperature,followed by stirring for 1.5 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solutionwas cooled to 0° C., and acetic acid (3.92 ml) was added thereto,followed by stirring for 20 minutes. Thereafter, hydrogen peroxide (30%aqueous solution; 7.05 ml) was added to the reaction solution, and thetemperature was warmed to room temperature again, followed by stirringfor 15 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was cooled to 0° C., anda saturated sodium thiosulfate aqueous solution was then added thereto,followed by stirring for 2 hours. Thereafter, 5 N hydrochloric acid wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate and with chloroform. The combined organiclayer was dried over magnesium sulfate and was then filtered. Thesolvent was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain thecorresponding alcohol.

Iodomethane (4.18 ml) was added to a chloroform solution (100 ml) of theobtained alcohol and silver carbonate (16.4 g). The temperature of theobtained mixture was then heated to 40° C., and the mixture was thenstirred for 4 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was cooled toroom temperature, and was then filtered with Celite-silica gel. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue wasthen purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate), so as to obtain the title compound (1.9 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 3.95 (s, 3H), 6.91 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H),8.11 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=162

(2) Tert-butyl(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl) carbamate (Prep 9-2)

The temperature of a 1,4-dioxane solution (50 ml) of the compound Prep9-1 (1.0 g), tert-butyl carbamate (870 mg), xantphos (1.07 g), potassiumtriphosphate (1.97 g) and Pd₂DBA₃ (567 mg) was heated to 100° C.Thereafter, the solution was then stirred for 3.5 hours. Subsequently,the reaction solution was cooled to room temperature, and was thenfiltered with Celite. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the titlecompound (470 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.53 (s, 9H), 3.97 (s, 3H), 7.51 (brs,1H), 7.69 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=243

(3) 5-Fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-amine (Prep 9-3)

Trifluoroacetic acid (1 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (2ml) of the compound Prep 9-2 (200 mg), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at room temperature for 1.5 hours. Thereafter, a 5 N sodiumhydroxide aqueous solution was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtainthe target compound (110 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 3.87 (s, 3H), 4.27 (brs, 2H), 6.06 (d,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 10 Synthesis of 3-bromo-5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine(Prep 10)

(1) 3-Bromo-5-(difluoromethoxy)pyridine (Prep 10)

Potassium carbonate (7.13 g) and chlorodifluoroacetic acid (1.75 ml)were added to a DMF solution (40 ml) of 3-bromo-5-hydroxypyridine (3.0g). The temperature of the obtained mixture was heated to 100° C., andthe mixture was then stirred for 24 hours. Thereafter, water was addedto the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extractedwith diethyl ether. The organic layer was successively washed with asaturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution and a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution, and was then dried over magnesium sulfate,followed by filtration. The solvent was concentrated under reducedpressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-hexane:diethyl ether), so as to obtain the titlecompound (670 mg).

¹H-NMR, (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 6.56 (t, J=72.0 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.68 (m,1H), 8.43 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=224

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 11 Synthesis of4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 11-3)

(1) 5-Benzyloxy-2,4-dimethylpyrimidine (Prep 11-1)

A THF solution (80 ml) of Prep 4-2 (5.0 g) was cooled to 0° C., andpotassium tert-butoxide (5.43 g) was then added to the solution. Theobtained mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 30 minutes. Thereafter, benzylbromide (5.73 ml) was added to the reaction solution at the sametemperature as described above, and the temperature of the mixture wasthen warmed to room temperature, followed by stirring for 20 hours.Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue wasthen purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate, to ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the title compound (6.0 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 5.13 (s,2H), 7.33-7.42 (m, 5H), 8.13 (s, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=215

(2) 5-Benzyloxy-4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidine (Prep 11-2)

A chloroform solution (200 ml) of the compound Prep 11-1 (13 g) wascooled to 0° C., and thereafter, bromine (3.11 ml) was slowly addeddropwise thereto. The temperature of the reaction solution was warmed toroom temperature, and the solution was then stirred for 18 hours.Thereafter, a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withchloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfateand was then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure, the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate to ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the corresponding bromide.

Sodium methoxide (2.56 g) was added to a methanol solution (180 ml) ofthe obtained bromide, and the obtained mixture was then heated to refluxfor 21 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was concentrated underreduced pressure, and ethyl acetate and water were then added to theconcentrate. The obtained mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was thenfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and theresidue was then purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the title compound (9.0 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.70 (s, 3H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 4.63 (s,2H), 5.16 (s, 2H), 7.34-7.41 (m, 5H), 8.24 (s, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=245

(3) 4-Methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 11-3)

10% palladium-carbon (900 mg) was added to an ethyl acetate solution(300 ml) of the compound Prep 11-2 (8.8 g), and the obtained mixture wasthen stirred in a hydrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 2 hours.Thereafter, the reaction solution was filtered with Celite, and thefiltrate was then concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtainthe title compound (5.3 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 4.79 (s,2H), 7.90 (brs, 1H), 8.25 (s, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 12 Synthesis of4-(2-methoxyethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 12-2)

(1) 5-Benzyloxy-4-(2-methoxyethyl)-2-methylpyrimidine (Prep 12-1)

The compound Prep 11-1 (1.66 g) was dissolved in THF (130 ml), and theobtained solution was then cooled to 0° C. A THF solution (8.5 ml) of 1N LDA was added dropwise to the solution, and the obtained mixture wasthen stirred for 30 minutes. Thereafter, chloromethyl methyl ether (0.88ml) was added to the reaction solution. The obtained mixture was furtherstirred at room temperature for 12 hours. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withethyl acetate. The resultant extract was washed with water, and was thendried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off underreduced pressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the titlecompound (0.65 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.11 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),3.35 (s, 3H), 3.79 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 5.13 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.42 (m, 5H),8.16 (s, 1H).

(2) 4-(2-Methoxyethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 12-2)

The compound Prep 12-1 (0.65 g) was dissolved in ethyl acetate (9 ml),and the obtained solution was then cooled to 0° C. Thereafter, 5%palladium carbon (0.31 g) was added to the solution, followed byhydrogen substitution. Then, the resultant product was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was filtered,and the solvent was then distilled off under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate to ethyl acetate:methanol), so as to obtain thetitle compound (0.36 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.09 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H),3.64 (s, 3H), 3.80 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 8.24 (s, 1H), 8.39 (brs, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 13 Synthesis(1R,2S)-2{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 13-7)

(1) (1S,5R)-1-phenyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one (Prep 13-1)

Phenylacetonitrile (20 g) was dissolved in THF (500 ml), and NaHMDS (323ml, 1.06 M) was then added dropwise to the solution under cooling in anice-salt bath. The obtained mixture was stirred for 2 hours, andR-(−)-epichlorohydrin (15.8 g) was then added dropwise to the reactionsolution (3 hours, 0° C.). The obtained mixture was stirred for 2 hours(wherein the internal temperature was maintained around 0° C.), and itwas then stirred at room temperature overnight. Thereafter, the reactionsolution was cooled on ice, and a small amount of water was addeddropwise thereto. The reaction solution was concentrated under reducedpressure, and thereafter, ethanol (200 ml) and a 1 N potassium hydroxideaqueous solution (200 ml) were added to the residue. The obtainedmixture was heated to reflux for 8 hours. Thereafter, the temperature ofthe reaction solution was returned to room temperature, and concentratedhydrochloric acid was then added to the solution, so that the pH valuewas adjusted to pH<2. Thereafter, the mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was stirred at room temperaturefor 1 hour. Subsequently, the reaction solution was concentrated underreduced pressure, and ethyl acetate and water were added to theconcentrate to carry out liquid separation. The organic layer wassuccessively washed with a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solutionand a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution. The resultant organiclayer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain thetitle compound (24.7 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.37 (t, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.65 (dd,J=7.8, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 2.54-2.58 (m, 1H), 4.30 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (dd,J=9.4, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.45 (m, 5H).

(2) (1S,2R)-1-phenylcyclopropan-1,2-dimethanol (Prep 13-2)

Sodium borohydride (10.7 g) was added to a THF-methanol solution (200ml-100 ml) of the compound Prep 13-1 (24.7 g) at 0° C., and the obtainedmixture was then stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Under coolingon ice, water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure and was then extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution and was then dried over magnesium sulfate. Thesolvent was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue wasthen purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate), so as to obtain the title compound (20.5 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.78(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.87 (dd, J=8.6, 5.2, 1H), 1.60-1.76 (m, 1H), 3.42(t, J=11.6, 1H), 3.57 (dd, J=9.4, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 4.14-4.28 (m, 2H)7.22-7.44 (m, 5H).

(3)(1S,2R)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)-1-phenylcyclopropylmethanol(Prep 13-3)

The compound Prep 13-2 (10 g) and imidazole (4.01 g) were dissolved inDMF (90 ml), and the obtained mixture was cooled to −15° C. Thereafter,a DMF solution (20 ml) of tert-butyldiphenylsilyl chloride was addeddropwise to the reaction solution (for approximately 30 minutes;insoluble matters were precipitated almost at the same time aftercompletion of dropping). After the mixture had been stirred for 1 hour,methanol was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixturewas then stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. Thereafter, waterwas added to the organic layer, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The resultant extract was successivelywashed with a saturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution, water and asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and was then dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off under reducedpressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the titlecompound (10.5 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.71(t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.04 (dd, J=9.6, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.50-1.58 (m, 1H), 3.50(dd, J=12.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (dd, J=11.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 3.71 (dd,J=12.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (t, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (dd, J=12.0, 5.6 Hz,1H), 7.21-7.46 (m, 10H). 7.7-7.76 (m, 5H)

(4)5-[(1S,2R)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)-1-phenylcyclopropylmethoxy]-2,4-dimethylpyrimidine(Prep 13-4)

Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (1.13 ml) was added dropwise to a THFsolution (15 ml) of the compound Prep 13-3 (1.50 g), triphenylphosphine(1.42 g) and the 2,4-dimethyl-pyrimidin-5-ol (0.58 g) obtained inProduction Example 4 at 0° C., and the obtained mixture was then stirredat room temperature for 1 day. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as toobtain the title compound (1.76 g).

MS [M+Na]⁺-545.

(5)[(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropyl]methanol(Prep 13-5)

Tetrabutylammonium fluoride (1 M THF solution: 4.24 ml) was addeddropwise to a THF solution (21 ml) of the compound Prep 13-4 (1.76 g) atroom temperature, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at roomtemperature for 17 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby NH-silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate to ethylacetate), so as to obtain the title compound (0.98 g).

MS [M+H]⁺-285.

(6)[(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenyl]cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(Prep 13-6)

A dichloromethane solution (10 ml) of oxalyl chloride (593 ul) wascooled to −78° C., and a dichloromethane solution (2 ml) of dimethylsulfoxide (981 ul) was added dropwise to the resultant solution. Fifteenminutes later, a dichloromethane solution (3 ml) of the compound Prep13-5(981 mg) was added dropwise to the reaction solution at −78° C., andthe obtained mixture was then stirred at the same temperature asdescribed above for 75 minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine (3.83 ml) wasadded to the reaction solution, and the temperature of the obtainedmixture was raised to 0° C. Water and a saturated ammonium chlorideaqueous solution were added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue wasthen purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate to ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the title compound (753.4mg).

¹H-NMR™ (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.69 (dd, J=8.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.97(dd, J=6.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.50-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H),4.19 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.45 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.52 (m, 5H), 7.94(s, 1H), 9.86 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H).

(7)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 13-7)

2-Methyl-2-butene (2.25 ml), anhydrous sodium dihydrogen phosphate (318mg) and sodium chlorite (482 mg) were added to an acetone-water solution(12 ml) of the compound 13-6 at room temperature, and the obtainedmixture was then stirred for 100 minutes. The reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:1 tochloroform:methanol=10:1), so as to obtain the title compound (639 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.57 (dd, J=8.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.75 (t,J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H),4.45 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.52 (m, 5H), 8.16(s, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 14 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 14-6)

(1) (1S,5R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one (Prep14-1)

3-Fluoro phenyl acetonitrile (70 g) was dissolved in THF (500 ml), andNaHMDS (1000 ml, 1.06 M) was then added dropwise to the solution undercooling in an ice-salt bath. The obtained mixture was stirred for 1hour, and R-(−)-epichlorohydrin (40.6 ml) was then added dropwise to thereaction solution (approximately 10 minutes, internal temperature<10°C.). The obtained mixture was stirred for 2 hours (wherein the internaltemperature was maintained around 0° C.), and it was then stirred atroom temperature for 14 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wascooled on ice, and a small amount of water was added dropwise thereto.The reaction solution was concentrated under reduced pressure, andthereafter, ethanol (700 ml) and a 1 N potassium hydroxide aqueoussolution (1000 ml) were added to the residue. The obtained mixture washeated to reflux for 5 hours. Thereafter, the temperature of thereaction solution was returned to room temperature, and 5 N hydrochloricacid (400 ml) was then added to the solution. The obtained mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and ethyl acetate and water wereadded to the concentrate to carry out liquid separation. The organiclayer was successively washed with a saturated sodium bicarbonateaqueous solution and a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution. Theresultant organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and thesolvent was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate),so as to obtain the title compound (84.9 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.41 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.64 (dd,J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.56-2.63 (m, 1H), 4.30 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (dd,J=9.2, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.02 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.35 (m,1H).

(2) (1S,2R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclo propan-1,2-dimethanol (Prep 14-2)

Sodium borohydride (25 g) was added to a THF-methanol solution (440ml-220 ml) of the compound Prep 14-1(72.7 g) at 0° C., and the obtainedmixture was then stirred at room temperature for 65 hours. Under coolingon ice, water and 5 N hydrochloric acid were added to the reactionsolution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was washed with a saturated sodium chlorideaqueous solution, and was then dried over magnesium sulfate. The solventwas concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was thenpurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate),so as to obtain the title compound (72.7 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.80 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.10 (dd,J=8.6, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.62-1.71 (m, 1H), 3.41 (t, J=11.4 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (d,J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 4.12-4.25 (m, 2H), 690-696 (m, 1H), 7.08-7.14 (m, 1H),7.16-7.21 (m, 1H) 7.24-7.32 (m, 1H).

(3){(1S,2R)-[2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]}methanol(Prep 14-3)

The compound Prep 14-2 (42.4 g) and triethylamine (33.0 ml) weredissolved in dichloromethane (216 ml), and the obtained mixture was thencooled to −20° C. Thereafter, tert-butyldiphenylsilyl chloride (56.3 ml)was added dropwise to the reaction solution (approximately 30 minutes;insoluble matters were precipitated almost at the same time aftercompletion of dropping). After the mixture had been stirred for 1 hour,the reaction solution was further stirred at room temperature for 20hours. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was then extracted with dichloromethane. The resultantextract was washed with water, and was then dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure,and the residue was then purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the title compound (67.8 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.73 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.04 (dd,J=8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.09 (s, 9H), 1.48-1.53 (m, 1H), 3.52 (t, J=12.0 Hz,1H), 3.56 (dd, J=9.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 3.70 (dd, J=9.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 4.18(t, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (dd, J=12.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (tdd, J=8.0,2.4, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (dt, J=9.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (dt, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz,1H), 7.28 (td, J=8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.37-7.49 (m, 6H), 7.69-7.74 (m, 4H).

(4) {(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-)fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl}methanol (Prep 14-4)

Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (0.316 ml) was added dropwise to a THFsolution (10 ml) of the compound Prep 14-3 (581 mg), triphenylphosphine(1.3 g) and the 2,4-dimethyl-pyrimidin-5-ol (183 mg) obtained inProduction Example 4 at 0° C., and the obtained mixture was then stirredat room temperature for 2 days. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and was then purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 7:3). Theobtained(1S,2R)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)-1-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-1-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanewas dissolved in THF (15 ml), and tetrabutyl ammonium fluoride (1 M THFsolution: 1.61 ml) was then added dropwise to the solution at roomtemperature. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was concentrated under reducedpressure, and was then purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=10: Ito 0:1), so as to obtain the titlecompound (238 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.00 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.25-1.33 (m,1H), 1.78-1.88 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.58 (dd, J=12.0,9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.02-4.11 (m, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (d, J=9.6Hz, 1H), 6.92-6.98 (m, 1H), 7.10-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.29(td, J=8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H).

4-Alternative Method{(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl}methanol(Prep 14-4) (Alternative Method)

Triethylamine (14.5 ml) was added to a dichloromethane solution (200 ml)of the compound Prep 14-3 (41.3 g), and the obtained mixture was thencooled to 0° C. Methanesulfonyl chloride (7.34 ml) was added dropwise tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 1hour. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was then extracted with dichloromethane. The resultantextract was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent wasthen distilled off under reduced pressure. The2,4-dimethyl-pyrimidin-5-ol (14.1 g) obtained in Production Example4-(2) and cesium carbonate (61.8 g) were added to an acetonitrilesolution (200 ml) of the obtained residue, and the obtained mixture wasthen heated to 70° C. The reaction solution was stirred at 70° C. for 4hours, and it was then cooled to 0° C. Tetrabutyl ammonium fluoride (1 MTHF solution: 190 ml) was added dropwise to the reaction solution, andthe obtained mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The resultant extract wasdried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and the solvent was then distilledoff under reduced pressure.

The residue was purified by NH-silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 1:1), so as to obtain the title compound(20.7 g).

(5)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(Prep 14-5)

A dichloromethane solution (7 ml) of oxalyl chloride (137 ul) was cooledto −78° C., and dimethyl sulfoxide (226 ul) was then added dropwisethereto (internal temperature: −60° C. or lower). The obtained mixturewas stirred at the same temperature as described above for 10 minutes.Thereafter, a dichloromethane solution (3 ml) of the compound Prep 14-4(238 mg) was added dropwise to the reaction solution at −78° C., and theobtained mixture was then stirred at the same temperature as describedabove for 30 minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine (671 ul) was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 15minutes. Thereafter, the temperature of the reaction solution was warmedto room temperature. A saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure, soas to obtain the crude title compound (236 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.67 (dd, J=8.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.96-2.00(m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.49-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 4.19 (d, J=9.6Hz, 1H), 4.44 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.14-7.20 (m, 1H),7.21-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 9.87 (d, J=3.2 Hz,1H).

(6)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 14-6)

The compound Prep 14-5 (18.9 g), 2-methyl-2-butene (26.1 ml), and sodiumdihydrogen phosphate (9.07 g) were dissolved in a mixed solvent ofacetone and water (200 ml/40 ml), and sodium chlorite (6.26 g) was addedby portions to the solution. The obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours, and the reaction solution was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The precipitated solid was collected byfiltration, and was then washed with dichloromethane. Thereafter, thesolvent was distilled off under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=1:1 to 0:1, and then, ethyl acetate:methanol=10:1), so as toobtain the title compound (16.2 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.55 (dd, J=8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.76 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (dd, J=8.4, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H),4.47 (t, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (tdd, J=8.0, 2.4,1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (dt, J=9.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (td, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H),7.32 (td, J=8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.21 (s, 1H).

The compound Prep 14-6 can be directly produced from the compound Prep14-4 by the following method.

The compound Prep 14-4 (300 mg) and TEMPO (5 mol %, 7.74 mg) weredissolved in an acetonitrile-phosphate (pH 6.4) buffer (5 ml, 5 ml), and2 N HCl (150 ul) and sodium chlorite (180 mg) were then added to thesolution. The obtained solution was heated to 40° C., and a 5w %hypochlorous acid aqueous solution (2 mol %, 26.5 ul) was then added tothe reaction solution, followed by stirring for 2 hours. Thereafter, thereaction solution was cooled to room temperature, and an excessiveamount of 2-methyl-2-butene was then added to the reaction solution,followed by stirring for 5 minutes. Thereafter, the reaction solutionwas subjected to liquid separation and extraction with dichloromethane,and the solvent was then distilled off under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:1 to 0:1, and then, ethyl acetate:methanol=9:1), so as to obtain the title compound (215 mg).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 15 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 15-5)

The title compound was synthesized from 4-fluoro phenyl acetonitrile bythe same method as that of Production Example 13.

TABLE 1 Compound Compound No. name Data (NMR and/or MS) Prep 15-1(1S,5R)-1-(4- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): fluorophenyl)- 1.37 (t, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.60 (dd, J = 3-oxabicyclo 8.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.50-2.60(m, 1H), [3.1.0]hexan- 4.30 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (dd, 2-one J =9.6, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.18 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.46 (m, 2H). Prep 15-2(1S,2R)-1-(4- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): fluorophenyl) 0.78 (t, J= 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.06 (dd, J = cyclopropan- 8.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.54-1.72(m, 1H), 1,2-dimethanol 3.42 (dd, J = 11.6, 10.8 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (d, J =12.0 Hz, 1H), 3.98-4.26 (m, 2H), 6.94-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.46 (m, 2H).Prep 15-3 {(1S,2R)-2- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): {[(tert-butyl-0.70 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 0.92-1.16 (m, diphenyl- 10H), 1.40-1.60 (m,1H), 3.42-3.58 (m, silyl)oxy]- 2H), 3.69 (dd, J = 12.4, 1.6 Hz, 1H),methyl}-1- 4.03 (t, J = 11.6 Hz, 1H), 4.20 (dd, J = (4-fluoro- 11.6, 5.2Hz, 1H), 6.94-7.06 (m, 2H), phenyl) 7.20-7.53 (m, 8H), 7.66-7.78 (m,4H). cyclopropyl} methanol Prep 15-4 {(1R,2S)-2- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ (ppm): {[(2,4- 0.97 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.20-1.30 (m, dimethyl- 1H),1.72-1.86 (m, 1H), 2.14-2.26 (m, pyrimidin- 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s,3H), 3.50- 5-yl)oxy] 3.62 (m, 1H), 4.00-4.16 (m, 2H), 4.39 methyl}-2-(d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.94-7.12 (m, 2H), (4-fluoro- 7.32-7.46 (m, 2H),7.98 (s, 1H). phenyl) cyclo- propyl}- methanol Prep 15-5 (1R,2S)-2-¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): {[(2,4- 1.52 (dd, J = 8.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H),1.74 dimethyl- (dd, J = 5.6, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (dd, pyrimidin- J = 8.4,6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.56 5-yl)oxy] (s, 3H), 4.36-4.50 (m, 2H),6.96-7.12 methyl}- (m, 2H), 7.32-7.54 (m, 2H), 8.18 (s, 1H).2-(4-fluoro- MS [M + H]⁺ = 317. phenyl) cyclo- propane- carboxylic acid

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 16 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl]cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 16-7)

The title compound was synthesized from 3,5-difluoro phenyl acetonitrileby the same method as that of Production Example 13.

TABLE 2 Compound No. Compound name Data (NMR and/or MS) Prep 16-1(1S,5R)-1-(3,5- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): difluorophenyl)- 1.45(t, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.63 (dd, J = 3-oxabicyclo 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H),2.58-2.63 (m, 1H), [3.1.0]hexan- 4.30 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (dd,2-one J = 4.4, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.71-6.77 (m, 1H), 6.97-7.02 (m, 2H). Prep16-2 (1S,2R)-1-(3,5- MS [M + Na]⁺ = 237. difluorophenyl)- 1,2-cyclopro-panedimethanol (1S,2R)-2- (tert-butyldi- Prep 16-3 phenylsilyloxy-¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): methyl)-1-(3,5- 0.74 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 1.03 (dd, J = difluorophenyl) 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.09 (s, 9H), 1.42-cyclopropyl- 1.50 (m, 1H), 3.51 (t, J = 11.6 Hz, 1H), methanol 3.59-3.70(m, 2H), 4.08-4.22 (m, 2H), 6.65-6.71 (m, 1H), 6.91-6.95 (m, 2H),7.36-7.49 (m, 6H), 7.49-7.73 (m, 4H). Prep 16-4 5-[(1S,2R)-2- MS [M +Na]⁺ = 559. (tert-butyldi- phenylsilyloxy- methyl)-1-(3,5-difluorophenyl) cyclopropyl- methyloxy]-2,4- dimethylpyrimi- dine Prep16-5 (1R,2S)-2-(3,5- MS [M + H]⁺ = 321. difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethyl- pyrimidin-5-yl) oxy]methyl}cyclo- propylmethanol Prep16-6 (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-di- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ fluorophenyl)-2-(ppm): 1.66 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), {[(2,4-dimethyl- 1.98 (t, J = 5.2Hz, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), pyrimidin5-yl)oxy] 2.49-2.53 (m, 1H), 2.60 (s,3H), 4.17 methyl}cyclopro- (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.6panecarbaldehyde Hz, 1H), 6.73-6.80 (m, 1H), 6.96- 7.00 (m, 2H), 7.96(s, 1H), 9.88 (d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H). Prep 16-7 (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-di- ¹H-NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): fluorophenyl)-2- 1.59 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz,1H), 1.74 (t, {[(2,4-dimethyl- J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0pyrimidin-5-yl) Hz, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), oxy]methyl} 4.44(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.58 (d, J = cyclopro- 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (t, J =9.2 Hz, 1H), panecarboxylic 6.99-7.03 (m, 2H), 8.28 (s, 1H). MS acid[M + H]⁺ = 335

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 17 Synthesis of2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 17-4)

(1)5-{(1S,2R)-2-[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyloxymethyl]-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl}methoxy-2,4-dimethylpyrimidine(Prep 17-1)

Triphenylphosphine (610 mg) was added to a toluene solution (15 ml) ofthe[2-({[tert-butyl(diphenyl)silyl]oxy}methyl)-1-(2-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl]methanol(800 mg) synthesized from (2-methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile andepichlorohydrin according to the method of Production Example 13 andtetrabromomethane (772 mg) at room temperature. The temperature of theobtained mixture was heated to 40° C., and the mixture was then stirredfor 2 hours. Thereafter, a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solutionwas added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was successively washedwith water and a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and wasthen anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. The filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was thenpurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=19:1 to 9:1), so as to obtain the corresponding bromide.

Potassium carbonate (210 mg) was added to a DMF solution (10 ml) of theobtained bromide and the compound Prep 4-2 (113 mg) at room temperature,and the temperature of the obtained mixture was heated to 50° C.,followed by stirring for 2 hours. Thereafter, the temperature of thereaction solution was heated to 70° C., and the reaction solution wasfurther stirred for 11 hours. Thereafter, water was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was successively washed with water anda saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and was then dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to1:4), so as to obtain the title compound (148 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.94 (dd, J=6.2, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.07 (s,9H), 1.10 (dd, J=8.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.54-1.61 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.58(s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H), 3.95 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 4.11 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H),4.25 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 6.82-6.91 (m, 2H), 7.19-7.42 (m, 8H), 7.65-7.69(m, 4H), 7.87 (s, 1H).

MS [M+Na]⁺=575

(2) {2-{[(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropyl}methanol (Prep 17-2)

Tetrabutyl ammonium fluoride (1 M THF solution: 322 ul) was addeddropwise to a THF solution (1.3 ml) of the compound Prep 17-1 (148 mg)at room temperature, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at roomtemperature for 23 hours. The reaction solution was concentrated underreduced pressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:1, to ethyl acetate, to ethylacetate:methanol=9:1), so as to obtain the title compound (75 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.99 (dd, J=6.2, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.21 (dd,J=8.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.68-1.76 (m, 1H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.45 (dd, J=8.8,2.4 Hz, 1H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 3.48-3.54 (m, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 4.13 (dt,J=8.8, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 4.18 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H),6.87 (dd, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (dt, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.29(m, 1H), 7.34 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (s, 1H).

(3)2-{[(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(Prep 17-3)

A dichloromethane solution (0.5 ml) of oxalyl chloride (82 ul) wascooled to −78° C., and thereafter, a dichloromethane solution (0.5 ml)of dimethyl sulfoxide (136 ul) was added dropwise thereto. Ten minuteslater, a dichloromethane solution of the compound Prep 17-2 (75 mg) wasadded dropwise to the reaction solution at −78° C., and the obtainedmixture was then stirred at the same temperature as described above for40 minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine (534 ul) was added to the reactionsolution, and the temperature of the obtained mixture was then raised to0° C., followed by stirring for 15 minutes. Thereafter, water was addedto the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extractedwith ethyl acetate). The organic layer was successively washed withwater and a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and was thendried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue wasthen purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=9:1 to ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the title compound (41mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.55 (dd, J=8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.97 (dd,J=6.2, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.42 (ddd, J=8.4, 6.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H),2.56 (s, 3H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 4.17 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (d, J=9.6 Hz,1H), 6.88 (dd, J=8.0, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 6.94 (dt, J=8.0, 0.8 Hz, 1H),7.26-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.37 (dd, J=8.0, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (s, 1H), 9.82 (d,J=4.0 Hz, 1H).

(4)2-{[(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(2-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 17-4)

2-Methyl-2-butene (139 ul), anhydrous sodium dihydrogen phosphate (23.6mg), and sodium chlorite (44.4 mg) were added to an acetone-watersolution (1.3 ml) of the compound Prep 17-3 (41 mg) at room temperature.The obtained mixture was stirred for 2.5 hours. Thereafter, the reactionsolution was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue wasthen purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=1:1 to chloroform:methanol=9:1), so as to obtain the titlecompound (35 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.50 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.70 (dd,J=6.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.13 (dd, J=8.0, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s,3H), 3.89 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.89(dd, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 6.95 (dt, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.30 (m,1H), 7.42 (dd, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H),

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 18 Synthesis of2-(3-cyanophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 18-4)

(1)5-[1-(3-Bromophenyl)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)cyclopropylmethoxy-2,4-dimethylpyrimidine(Prep 18-1)

Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (0.706 ml) was added dropwise to a THFsolution (13 ml) of the[1-(3-bromophenyl)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)]cyclopropylmethanol(1.3 g) synthesized from (3-bromophenyl)acetonitrile and epichlorohydrinaccording to the same method as that of Production Example 13,triphenylphosphine (893 mg), and the 2,4-dimethyl-pyrimidin-5-ol (390mg) synthesized in Production Example 4-(2) at 0° C. The obtainedmixture was then stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. Thereafter,water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture wasthen extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, was then dried overmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography n-heptane:ethylacetate=1:0 to 3:2), so as to obtain the title compound (880 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.95 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 1.08 (s, 9H),1.17-1.35 (m, 1H), 1.55-1.65 (m, 1H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 3.75(dd, J=11.2, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.04 (dd, ¹H, J=11.2, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (d,J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7, (m,6H), 7.40-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.59 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.62-7.68 (m, 4H), 7.88(s, 1H).

(2)3-(1-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-hydroxymethylcyclopropan-1-yl}benzonitrile(Prep 18-2)

Zinc cyanide (172 mg) and tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (169 mg)were added to a DMF solution (20 ml) of the compound Prep 18-1 (880 mg),and the obtained mixture was then stirred in a nitrogen atmosphere at90° C. for 7 hours. Thereafter, the temperature of the reaction solutionwas returned to room temperature, and a saturated sodium bicarbonateaqueous solution was added thereto. The obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, was then dried overmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in THF (10 ml), and tetrabutyl ammonium fluoride(1 M THE solution: 2.19 ml) was then added dropwise to the solution atroom temperature. The obtained mixture was then stirred at roomtemperature for 5 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate (1:0 to0:1) to ethyl acetate:methanol (9:1)), so as to obtain the titlecompound (415 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.07 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 1.31 (dd,J=8.6, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 1.74-1.84 (m, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 3.63(dd, J=12.0, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (dd, J=12.0, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (d, J=10.0Hz, 1H), 4.38 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.58 (m,1H), 7.68-7.72 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.75 (m, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H).

(3)3-(1-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-formylcyclopropan-1-yl}benzonitrile(Prep 18-3)

A dichloromethane solution (7 ml) of oxalyl chloride (239 ul) was cooledto −78° C., and dimethyl sulfoxide (394 ul) was then added dropwisethereto (internal temperature: −60° C. or lower). The obtained mixturewas stirred at the same temperature as described above for 10 minutes.Thereafter, a dichloromethane solution (7 ml) of the compound Prep 18-2(415 mg) was added dropwise to the reaction solution at −78° C., and theobtained mixture was then stirred at the same temperature as describedabove for 30 minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine (1.17 ml) was added tothe reaction solution, and the mixture was then stirred for 15 minutes.Thereafter, the temperature of the reaction solution was warmed to roomtemperature. A saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and was then concentrated under reduced pressure, so as toobtain a crude title compound (236 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.41 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.69 (dd,J=8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.03 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H),4.22 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.42 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (t, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 7.59-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.70-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.76-7.79 (m, 1H), 7.96 (s,1H), 9.92 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H).

(4)2-(3-Cyanophenyl)-2-{1-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 18-4)

The compound Prep 18-3 (415 mg), 2-methyl-2-butene (0.717 ml) and sodiumdihydrogen phosphate (243 mg) were dissolved in a mixed solvent ofacetone and water (10 ml/2 ml). Sodium chlorite (244 mg) was added byportions to the solution. The obtained mixture was then stirred at roomtemperature for 14 hours, and the reaction solution was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (ethyl acetate:methanol 1:0 to 17:3), so as toobtain the title compound (265 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J=8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.79 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.20-2.27 (m, 1H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 4.46 (d,J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.59 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.59-7.63(m, 1H), 7.72-7.77 (m, 1H), 7.80 (t, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 19 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 19-3)

The title compound was synthesized from the compound Prep 13-3 and thecompound Prep 3-3 by the same method as that of Production Example 13.

TABLE 3 Compound No. Compound name Data (NMR and/or MS) Prep 19-1(1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2-methylpyrimidin-(ppm): 0.97 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2- 1.15 (t, J = 7.8Hz, 3H), 1.27 phenylcyclopropyl- (dd, J = 8.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.80-methanol 1.90 (m, 1H), 2.19 (dd, J = 9.6, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H),2.70 (ddd, J = 15.2, 7.6, 3.2 Hz, 2H), 3.54-3.63 (m, 1H), 4.03-4.15 (m,1H), 4.11 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.29 (m,1H), 7.29-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.99 (s, 1H). Prep 19-2(1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2-methylpyrimidin-(ppm): 1.16 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2- 1.64-1.74 (m, 1H),1.97 (t, J = phenylcyclopropan-1- 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.50-2.55 (m, 1H),yl}carbaldehyde 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.70 (q, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 4.20 (d, J =10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27- 7.38 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.47(m, 2H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 9.86 (d, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H). Prep 19-3(1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl- ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 2-methylpyrimidin-(ppm): 1.08 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2- 1.53-1.58 (m, 1H),1.76 (t, J = phenylcyclopropane- 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.24-2.29 (m, 1H),carboxyic acid 2.57 (s, 3H), 2.60-2.71 (m, 2H), 4.49 (dd, J = 13.2, 9.2Hz, 2H), 7.25-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.52 (m, 2H), 8.23(s, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 20 Synthesis of(1R,2R)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 20-6)

(1) [(1R,2S)-2-(methoxymethoxymethyl)-2-phenylcyclopropyl]methanol (Prep20-1)

N,N-diisopropylethylamine (4.35 ml) and chloromethyl methyl ether (1.52ml) were added to a dichloromethane solution (40 ml) of the compoundPrep 13-3 (4 g), while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice.The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours.Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and the mixturewas then extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was driedover magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was then distilled off underreduced pressure. The obtained residue was dissolved in THF (40 ml), andtetrabutyl ammonium fluoride (1 M THF solution: 1.61 ml) was then addedto the solution at room temperature. The obtained mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 2 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to1:1), so as to obtain the title compound (1.93 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.79 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.11 (dd,J=8.8, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.70-1.80 (m, 1H), 3.19 (s, 3H), 3.35-3.45 (m, 1H),3.57 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 4.04-4.16 (m, 2H), 4.52 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 4.59(d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.18-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.42 (m,2H).

(2) Methyl(1R,2S)-2-methoxymethoxymethyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate (Prep20-2)

A dichloromethane solution (15 ml) of oxalyl chloride (1.5 ml) wascooled to −78° C., and a dichloromethane solution (5 ml) of dimethylsulfoxide (2.49 ml) was then added dropwise thereto (internaltemperature: −65° C. or lower). The obtained mixture was stirred at thesame temperature as described above for 5 minutes. Thereafter, adichloromethane solution (20 ml) of the compound Prep 20-1 (1.93 g) wasadded dropwise to the reaction solution at −78° C., and the obtainedmixture was then stirred at the same temperature as described above for30 minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine (7.33 ml) was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 15minutes. Thereafter, the temperature of the reaction solution was warmedto room temperature. A saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure, soas to obtain an aldehyde (1.93 g). The obtained aldehyde (1.93 g),2-methyl-2-butene (4.65 ml) and sodium dihydrogen phosphate weredissolved in a mixed solvent of acetone and water (60 ml/15 ml), andsodium chlorite (1.58 g) was then added by portions to the solution,while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours. Thereafter, waterwas added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, was then dried overmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was dissolved in a mixed solvent of methanol and THF (20 ml/20ml), and while stirring at room temperature, trimethylsilyldiazomethane(2 M hexane solution: 8.76 ml) was added to the solution. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. Thereafter, asmall amount of acetic acid was added to the reaction solution, andthereby excessive trimethylsilyldiazomethane was decomposed. Theresultant product was concentrated under reduced pressure, and theresidue was then purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 4:1), so as to obtain the title compound(1.65 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.43 (dd, J=8.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.60 (dd,J=6.2, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (dd, J=8.0, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 3.14 (s, 3H), 3.75 (s,3H), 3.85 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (s, 2H),7.21-7.28 (m, 1H), 729-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.42 (m, 2H).

(3) (1S,5R)-1-methyl-5-phenyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one (Prep 20-3)

While stirring at −78° C., n-butyllithium (2.69 M hexane solution: 3.3ml) was added to a THF solution (22 ml) of diisopropylamine (1.25 ml).The obtained mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 30 minutes. Thereafter,a THF solution (11 ml) of the compound Prep 20-2 (1.11 g) was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at −78°C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, iodomethane (703 ul) was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 3 hours,while the temperature was warmed to room temperature. Thereafter, asaturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution was added to the reactionsolution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The obtained layer was washed with a saturated sodium chlorideaqueous solution, was then dried over magnesium sulfate, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in THF(10 ml), and while stirring at room temperature, 7.5 N hydrochloric acid(10 ml) was added to the solution. The obtained mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 2 hours. Thereafter, water was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer was successively washed with asaturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution and a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution, and was then dried over magnesium sulfate.After completion of vacuum concentration, the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 4:1),so as to obtain the title compound (314 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 6 (ppm): 1.15 (s, 3H), 1.36 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),1.51 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 4.38 (dd, J=12.4, 9.2 Hz, 2H), 7.20-7.44 (m,5H).

(4) Ethyl (1R,2R)-2-bromomethyl-1-methyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate(Prep 20-4)

While stirring at −15° C., thionyl bromide (247 ul) was added dropwiseto ethanol (2 ml). Thereafter, the compound Prep 20-3 (150 mg) was addedto the solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at −15° C.overnight. Thereafter, the reaction solution was concentrated underreduced pressure, and was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 3:17), so as to obtainthe title compound (131 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.02 (s, 3H), 1.31-1.37 (m, 1H), 1.34(t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.91 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 3.79 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 3.87(dd, J=10.0, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 4.24 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 7.26-7.43 (m, 5H).

(5) Ethyl(1R,2R)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-1-methyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylate(Prep 20-5)

Potassium carbonate (91.4 mg), the 2,4-dimethyl-pyrimidin-5-ol (71.2 mg)synthesized in Production Example 4-(2), and tetrabutyl ammonium iodide(81.4 mg) were added to a DMF solution (3 ml) of the compound Prep 20-4(131 mg). The reaction solution was stirred at 70° C. for 5 hours, andthe temperature of the reaction solution was then returned to roomtemperature. Water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, was then driedover magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 2:3), so as to obtain the titlecompound (133 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.08 (s, 3H), 1.22 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H),1.30 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.96 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s,3H), 4.04-4.17 (m, 2H), 4.30 (dd, J=12.2, 5.4 Hz, 2H), 7.26-7.48 (m,5H), 7.90 (s, 1H).

(6)(1R,2R)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-1-methyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 20-6)

A 5 N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution (235 ul) was added to an ethanolsolution (2 ml) of the compound Prep 20-5 (133 mg), and the obtainedmixture was then stirred at 80° C. for 5 hours. After the temperature ofthe reaction solution had been returned to room temperature, thereaction solution was neutralized with 5 N hydrochloric acid, followedby vacuum concentration. The residue was fully washed with THF, and wasthen filtered. The filtrate was dried over magnesium sulfate, and wasthen concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain the titlecompound (144 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.10 (s, 3H), 1.24-1.34 (m, 1H), 1.95(brd, J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.51 (s, 3H), 4.36 (brd, J=9.2 Hz,1H), 4.44 (brd, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.47 (m, 5H), 8.04 (s, 1H).

The carboxylic acids of Production Example 21-47 were synthesized by thesame method as that of Production Example 13, with the exception that(±)-epichlorohydrin was used as a racemic form, instead of usingR-(−)-epichlorohydrin.

TABLE 4 Production example Structural formula Compound name Data (MS)Prep 21

(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4- dimethylpyrimidin- 5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcycloprop- anecarboxylic acid MS [M + H]⁺ = 315 Prep 22

(1R,2S)-2-{[(2-ethyl- 4-methylpyrimidin- 5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcycloprop- anecarboxylic acid MS [M + H]⁺ = 313 Prep 23

(1R,2S)-2-{[(4- methoxymethyl-2- methylpyrimidin-5- yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropane- carboxylic acid MS [M + H]⁺ = 329

TABLE 5 Production Structural example formula, MS Prep 24

MS [M + H]⁺ = 333 Prep 25

MS [M + H]⁺ = 333 Prep 26

MS [M + H]⁺ = 333

TABLE 6 Production example Structural formula NMR and/or MS Prep 27

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.77(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.20-2.25 (m, 1 H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H),4.43 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.61 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.01-7.30 (m, 3H),8.26 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 335 Prep 28

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.76(t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.59(s, 3H), 4.43 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.61 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.95-7.20(m, 3H), 8.28 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 335 Prep 29

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.72(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.20 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.58(s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.34(m, 3H), 8.26(s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 335 Prep 30

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.48-1.60 (m, 1 H), 1.70 (dd, J = 6.0,5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.28-2.44 (m, 6H), 2.57 (s,3H), 4.32-4.62 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.44 (m, 4H), 8.20 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ =313 Prep 31

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 7.6, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.71(dd, J = 5.8, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (dd, J = 8.2, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 2.37 (s, 3H),2.38 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 4.43 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (d, J = 9.6Hz, 1H), 7.08-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.33 (m, 3H), 8.22 (s, 1H). Prep 32

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.55 (dd, J = 8.2, 4.6 Hz, 1H), 1.78(dd, J = 6.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (dd, J = 8.2, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H),2.52 (s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 4.37 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (d, J = 9.2Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.43-7.49 (m, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H). Prep 33

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.46-1.58 (m, 1H), 1.69 (t, J = 4.8 Hz,1H), 2.14-2.28 (m, 1H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H),4.30-4.56 (m, 2H), 6.78-6.96 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.46 (m, 2H), 8.17 (s, 1H).MS [M + H]⁺ = 329

TABLE 7 Production Structural example formula, MS Prep 34

MS [M + H]⁺ = 329 Prep 35

MS [M + H]⁺ = 347 Prep 36

MS [M + H]⁺ = 347 Prep 37

MS [M + H]⁺ = 365 Prep 38

MS [M + H]⁺ = 365 Prep 39

MS [M + H]⁺ = 363 Prep 40

MS [M + H]⁺ = 361 Prep 41

MS [M + H]⁺ = 377 Prep 42

MS [M + H]⁺ = 377 Prep 43

MS [M + H]⁺ = 331 Prep 44

MS [M + H]⁺ = 331 Prep 45

MS [M + H]⁺ = 347 Prep 46

MS [M + H]⁺ = 347 Prep 47

MS [M + H]⁺ = 300

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 48 Synthesis of2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 48-5)

(1) 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-yl phenylacetate (Prep 48-1)

Triethylamine (9.7 ml) and phenylacetyl chloride (7.67 ml) were added toa dichloromethane solution (50 ml) of 3-methyl-2-buten-1-ol (5 g), whilethe solution was stirred under cooling on ice. The obtained mixture wasstirred under cooling on ice for 3 hours. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withdichloromethane. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesiumsulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=1:0 to 19:1), so as to obtain the title compound (11.5 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.69 (s, 3H), 1.75 (s, 3H), 3.63 (s,2H), 4.59 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 5.30-5.37 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.36 (m, 5H).

(2) 3-Methyl-2-buten-1-yl diazophenylacetate (Prep 48-2) Prep 48-1

DBU (9.26 ml) and 4-acetamidebenzenesulfonyl azide (13.5 g) were addedto an acetonitrile solution (100 ml) of the compound Prep 48-1 (11.5 g),while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. The reactionsolution was concentrated under reduced pressure, and water was thenadded thereto. The obtained mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The obtained organic layer was washed with a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution, dried over magnesium sulfate, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 19:1), so asto obtain the title compound (8.45 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.75 (s, 3H), 1.78 (s, 3H), 4.77 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 5.36-5.44 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.41 (m, 2H),7.45-7.51 (m, 2H).

(3) 6,6-Dimethyl-1-phenyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one (Prep 48-3)

While stirring at 50° C., a dichloromethane solution (180 ml) of Prep48-2 (8.45 g) was added dropwise to a dichloromethane solution (360 ml)of rhodium(II) acetate dimer (324 mg) over 2 hours. Thereafter, thereaction solution was stirred at 50° C. for 1 hour. Thereafter, thereaction solution was cooled to room temperature, and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain a crude titlecompound (8 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.88 (s, 3H), 1.32 (s, 3H), 2.39 (d,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 4.25 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (dd, J=9.6, 5.2 Hz, 1H),7.27-739 (m, 5H).

(4) (3,3-Dimethyl-1-phenylcyclopropan-1,2-diyl)dimethanol (Prep 48-4)

Lithium aluminum hydride (1.5 g) was added to a THF solution (100 ml) ofPrep 48-3 (8 g), while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice.The obtained mixture was stirred for 1 hour. Thereafter, ice and a smallamount of 27% ammonia aqueous solution were added to the reactionsolution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at room temperaturefor 10 minutes. Thereafter, Celite and magnesium sulfate were added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 10minutes. Thereafter, the reaction solution was filtered, and thefiltrate was then concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtainthe title compound (6.52 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.78 (s, 3H), 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.49 (dd,J=7.0, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (dd, J=12.2, 11.0 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (d, J=12.0 Hz,1H), 4.03 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 4.10 (dd, J=11.8, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.37(m, 5H).

(5)2-{[(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-3,3-dimethyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 48-5)

The title compound was synthesized from Prep 48-4 according to themethod of Production Examples 13-(6) and 13-(7).

MS [M+H]⁺=327

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 49 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenylcyclopropyl)methanol(Prep 14-4)

(1)[1(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropyl]methylacetate, [(1S,2R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-1,2-diyl]bis(methylene)diacetatemixture (Prep 49)

Lipase acrylic resin from candida antarctica (SIGMA, 1.78 g) was addedto a THF (110 ml)-vinyl acetate (25 ml) solution of the compound Prep14-2 (35.5 g) under cooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 17 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasfiltered, and the obtained filtrate was then concentrated, so as toobtain the title compound (43.7 g).

MS [M+H]⁺=239, 281

(2)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenylcyclopropyl)methanol(Prep 14-4)

Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (45.8 ml) was added dropwise to a THFsolution (400 ml) of the compound Prep 49 (43.7 g), triphenylphosphine(57 g) and 2,4-dimethyl-pyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 4-2, 24.7 g) at 0° C. Theobtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15 hours.Thereafter, a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution, was then dried over magnesium sulfate, andwas then concentrated. The obtained reaction product was dissolved inEtOH-1 N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution (200 ml-200 ml), and theobtained mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.Thereafter, a 5 N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution (100 ml) was addedto the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. Subsequently, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure at room temperature, and theobtained residue was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, andwas then dried over magnesium sulfate. The solvent was concentratedunder reduced pressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (heptane:ethyl acetate=1:4, to ethylacetate:methanol=1:1). The obtained crude product was filtered throughNH-silica gel pad (ethyl acetate), followed by concentration of thesolvent under reduced pressure, so as to obtain the title compound (39.3g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.00 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.24-1.30 (m,1H), 1.79-1.85 (m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 3.55-3.61 (m, 1H),4.03-4.13 (m, 1H), 4.12 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.43 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H),6.92-6.98 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.31 (m,1H), 8.00 (s, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 50 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-[2-(4-methoxybenzyloxy)-4-(trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 50-7)

1) 5-Bromo-2-(4-methoxybenzyloxy)-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidine (Prep50-1)

Potassium acetate (15.3 g) was added to an acetic acid solution (50 ml)of 4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2(1H)-one (CAS No. 104048-92-2; 8.4 g),and thereafter, bromine (2.6 ml) was added dropwise to the solution at40° C. The obtained mixture was stirred at 70° C. for 1.5 hours.Thereafter, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure, and water and ethyl acetate were then added to the residue tocarry out liquid separation and extraction. The obtained organic layerwas dried over magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reducedpressure. Phosphorous oxychloride (40 ml) was added to the obtainedresidue, and the thus obtained mixture was then stirred for 1.5 hoursunder heating to reflux. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure, and phosphorous oxychloride was then distilled off.Thereafter, ice was added to the residue, and liquid separation andextraction were then carried out with hexane. The obtained organic layerwas dried over magnesium sulfate and then filtered. The resultantfiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain acrude product.

Sodium hydride (60% Oil dispersion: 2.05 g) was added to a THF solution(150 ml) of 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol (7.07 g), and the obtained mixturewas then stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. A THF solution ofthe above obtained crude product was added dropwise to the reactionmixture, and the obtained mixture was then stirred overnight.Thereafter, a saturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution was added tothe reaction mixture, followed by quenching. THF was distilled off underreduced pressure, and liquid separation and extraction were then carriedout with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer was dried overmagnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theobtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 3:1), so as to obtain the titlecompound (12.5 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 3.81 (s, 3H), 5.40 (s, 2H), 6.87-6.90(m, 2H), 7.43 (brbrd, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 8.76 (s, 1H).

(2)2-(4-Methoxybenzyloxy)-5-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidine(Prep 50-2)

Potassium acetate (9.3 g) and bis(pinacolato)diboron (9.63 g) were addedto a 1,4-dioxane solution (130 ml) of the compound Prep 50-1 (11.5 g),and deaeration and nitrogen substitution were then performed on theobtained solution. Thereafter, 1,1-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocenedichloropalladium(II) was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was heated to reflux at 110° C. for 6 hours.Thereafter, the reaction mixture was moderately concentrated underreduced pressure, and 1,4-dioxane was distilled off. Then, ethyl acetatewas added to the resultant product, and the reaction solution was thenfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and theobtained residue was then purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 1:2), so as to obtain the titlecompound (8.0 g).

MS [M+H]⁺=433.

(3) 2-(4-Methoxybenzyloxy)-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-ol (Prep 50-3)

A 30% hydrogen peroxide water (502 ul) and a 2 N sodium hydroxideaqueous solution (2.44 ml) were added to a THF solution (20 ml) of thecompound Prep 50-2 (2 g) under cooling on ice, and the obtained mixturewas then stirred for 15 minutes. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasfurther stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. Thereafter, a 1 Nhydrochloric acid aqueous solution was added to the reaction mixture,and the pH of the mixed solution was adjusted around pH 5. Liquidseparation and extraction were carried out on the reaction solution withdiethyl ether. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesiumsulfate and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtainedresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 1:1), so as to obtain the title compound(980 mg).

MS [M+Na]⁺=323.

(4)(1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-[2-(4-methoxybenzyloxy)]-4-(trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 50-7)

The title compound was obtained from the compound Prep 49 and thecompound Prep 50-3 according to the methods of Production Example1,3-(4) to 13-(7).

MS [M+Na]⁺=533.

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 51 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-[2-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 51-9)

(1) Ethyl 2-[(dimethylamino)methylene]-3-oxobutanoate (Prep 51-1)

N,N-dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal (80.4 ml) was added dropwise toethyl acetoacetate (63 g), and the obtained mixture was then stirred atroom temperature for 14 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and azeotropy with toluene was thenperformed three times, so as to obtain a crude title compound (89 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.33 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H),3.07 (brs, 6H), 4.23 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.68 (s, 1H).

(2) Ethyl 2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-carboxylate (Prep 51-2)

The compound Prep 51-1 (10 g), acetamidine hydrochloride (5.11 g) andsodium ethoxide (3.67 g) were dissolved in ethanol (100 ml), and theobtained mixture was then stirred at 100° C. for 5 hours. Thereafter,the temperature of the reaction solution was returned to roomtemperature, and the reaction solution was then concentrated underreduced pressure. Water was added to the residue, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution and was thendried over magnesium sulfate, followed by vacuum concentration, so as toobtain a crude title compound (8.76 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 5 (ppm): 1.41 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 2.75 (s, 3H),2.80 (s, 3H), 4.40 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 9.05 (s, 1H).

(3) (2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methanol (Prep 51-3)

A THF solution (30 ml) of the compound Prep 51-2 (8.76 g) was addeddropwise to a THF suspension (50 ml) of lithium aluminum hydride (1.84g), while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 3 hours. Thereafter, whilethe reaction solution was stirred under cooling on ice, a 27% ammoniaaqueous solution and Celite were successively added thereto, and theobtained mixture was then stirred for 30 minutes. Thereafter, magnesiumsulfate was added to the reaction solution, followed by filtration. Thefiltrate was then concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate(9:1 to 3:2) to ethyl acetate:methanol (9:1)) so as to obtain the titlecompound (670 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.68 (s, 3H), 4.71 (s,2H), 8.50 (s, 1H).

(4) 5-Bromomethyl-2,4-dimethylpyrimidine (Prep 51-4)

Phosphorus tribromide (0.912 ml) was added to a toluene dichloromethanesolution (10 ml-5 ml) of the compound Prep 51-3 (670 mg), and theobtained mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 3 hours.Thereafter, ice was added to the reaction solution, while the solutionwas stirred under cooling on ice, and a saturated sodium bicarbonateaqueous solution was then added to the reaction solution. The obtainedmixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer waswashed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution and was driedover magnesium sulfate, followed by vacuum concentration, so as toobtain a crude title compound (354 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 5 (ppm): 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.70 (s, 3H), 4.44 (s,2H), 8.48 (s, 1H).

(5) [(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methyl]triphenylphosphonium bromide(Prep 51-5)

Triphenylphosphine (462 mg) was added to a toluene solution (15 ml) ofthe compound Prep 51-4 (354 mg), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at 140° C. for 5 hours. The temperature of the reaction solutionwas returned to room temperature, and a precipitated solid was thencollected by filtration, followed by washing with tert-butyl methylether, so as to obtain the title compound (610 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.87 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 3H), 2.62 (d, J=1.6Hz, 3H), 5.68 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 2H), 7.64-7.75 (m, 6H), 7.77-7.88 (m, 9H),8.36 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

(6)(1R,2S)-2-[(E,Z)-2-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)vinyl]-2-phenylcyclopropylmethanol(Prep 51-7)

To a THF solution (7 ml) of the compound Prep 51-5 (610 mg),n-butyllithium (2.64 M n-hexane solution: 0.5 ml) was added, whilestirring at −78° C. The obtained mixture was stirred at the sametemperature as described above for 30 minutes. Thereafter, a THFsolution (4 ml) of the(1S,2R)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)-1-phenylcyclopropanecarbaldehyde(Prep 51-6, 602 mg) that had been obtained from the compound Prep 13-3according to the method of Production Example 5,3-(1) was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at 0° C.for 4 hours. Thereafter, water and a small amount of acetic acid wereadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer was washed witha saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution and was then dried overmagnesium sulfate, followed by vacuum concentration. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=1:0 to 4:1). The obtained compound was dissolved in THF (10 ml),and tetrabutyl ammonium fluoride (1 M THE solution: 2.64 ml) was thenadded to the obtained solution. The obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 12 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate (9:1 to0:1) to ethyl acetate:methanol (19:1)), so as to obtain the titlecompound (113 mg).

MS [M+H]⁺=281

(7)(1R,2S)-2-[2-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl]-2-phenylcyclopropylmethanol(Prep 51-8)

10% palladium-carbon (water content: 50%, 100 mg) was added to an ethylacetate solution (20 ml) of the compound Prep 51-7 (113 mg), andcatalytic hydrogen reduction was then carried out on the obtainedsolution at room temperature at an ordinary pressure for 30 minutes.Thereafter, the reaction solution was filtered with Celite, and thefiltrate was then concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain acrude title compound (80 mg).

MS [M+H]⁺=283

(8)(1R,2S)-2-[2-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 51-9)

The title compound was synthesized from the compound Prep 51-8 accordingto the method of Production Examples 13-(6) and 13-(7).

MS [M+H]⁺=297

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 52 Synthesis of 2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-amine (Prep52-2)

The starting substance was synthesized according to the method describedin Heterocycles, 57(11), 2045-2064, 2002.

(1) N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin (Prep 52-1)

Acetamidine hydrochloride (8.31 g) and potassium carbonate (6.06 g) wereadded to an ethanol solution (55.6 ml) ofN-{(1Z)-1-[(dimethylamino)methylene]-2-oxopropyl}benzamide (6.8 g), andthe temperature of the obtained mixture was then heated to 70° C.,followed by stirring for 15 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=4:1 to0:10), so as to obtain the title compound (4.1 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.53(s, 3H), 2.72 (s, 3H), 7.44-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.89-7.92 (m, 2H), 8.01 (s,1H).

(2) 2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-amine (Prep 52-2)

The compound Prep 52-1 (4.0 g) was dissolved in an ethanol (20 ml)-2 Nsodium hydroxide aqueous solution (20 ml), and the obtained solution wasthen stirred at 70° C. for 1 day. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasextracted with ethyl acetate and chloroform, and the organic layer wasthen dried over magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. The organiclayer was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain the titlecompound (1.63 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm) ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 2.38(s, 3H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 3.52 (brs, 2H), 8.01 (s, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 53 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylprymidin-5-yl)(methyl)amino]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 53-6)

(1)(1R,2S)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(Prep 53-1)

A dichloromethane solution (50 ml) of oxalyl chloride (1.26 ml) wascooled to −78° C., and a dichloromethane solution (10 ml) of dimethylsulfoxide (2.04 ml) was then added dropwise to the reaction solution.Fifteen minutes later, a dichloromethane solution (12 ml) of thecompound Prep 14-3 (3.0 g) was added dropwise to the reaction solutionat −78° C., and the obtained mixture was then stirred at the sametemperature as described above for 60 minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine(8.03 ml) was added to the reaction solution, and the temperature of theobtained mixture was then raised to 0° C., followed by stirring for 2hours. Thereafter, a saturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with asaturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution and a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution. The organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and was then filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=10:0 to 4:1), so as toobtain the title compound (3.7 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.07(s, 9H), 1.53 (dd, J=8.2, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.76 (dd, J=7.2, 5.2 Hz, 1H),1.90-2.10 (m, 1H), 3, 68 (dd, J=12.4, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.08 (dd, J=11.6, 9.6Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.16 (m, 3H), 7.46-7.63 (m, 7H), 7.64-7.73 (m, 4H), 9.59(s, 1H).

(2)N[(1S,2R)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxmethyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropylmethyl}-2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-amine(Prep 53-2)

Acetic acid (1.5 ml) was added to a chloroform solution (60 ml) of thecompound Prep 53-1 (3.7 g) and the compound Prep 52-2 (1.37 g), and theobtained mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes.Thereafter, sodium triacetoxyborohydride (5.44 g) was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 15hours. Thereafter, a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The resultant extract was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent was distilled off under reducedpressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 0:10), so as to obtainthe title compound (4.26 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.75(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.09-1.13 (m, 1H), 1.11 (s, 9H), 1.54-1.62 (m, 1H),2.08 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3, 32 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.50 (d, J=12.8Hz, 1H), 3.59 (dd, J=11.6, 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.16 (dd, J=11.6, 6.0 Hz, 1H),6.90-6.96 (m, 1H), 7.04-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.47 (m,7H), 7.63-7.69 (m, 4H), 7.79 (s, 1H).

(3)N-{[(1S,2R)-2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxymethyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropylmethyl}-N,2,4-trimethylpyrimidin-5-amine(Prep 53-3)

Formaldehyde (1.59 ml) and sodium triacetoxyborohydride (3.71 g) wereadded to an acetonitrile solution (30 ml) of the compound Prep 53-2(4.62 g), and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 1 hour.Thereafter, formaldehyde (1.59 ml) and sodium triacetoxyborohydride(3.71 g) were further added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then stirred for 30 minutes. Thereafter, a saturated sodiumbicarbonate aqueous solution was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The resultantextract was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The solvent wasdistilled off under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to0:10), so as to obtain the title compound (4.26 g).

MS [M+H]⁺=555

(4)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)(methyl)amino]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyecyclopropyl]methanol(Prep 53-4)

Tetrabutylammonium fluoride (1 M THF solution: 17.5 ml) was addeddropwise to a THF solution (30 ml) of the compound Prep 53-3 (3.23 g) atroom temperature, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at roomtemperature for 17 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, the residue was then purified bysilica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:1 to 0:10),so as to obtain the title compound (1.84 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.80(t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.18 (dd, J=9.2, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.54-1.64 (m, 1H), 2.20(s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 2.69 (s, 3H), 3, 35 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.47 (d,J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 3.60 (dd, J=11.6, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (dd, J=11.6, 9.2 Hz,1H), 6.82-6.87 (m, 1H), 6.92-6.96 (m, 1H), 7.01-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.19(m, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H).

(5)[1R,2S)2-{[(2,4-dimethylpryimidin-5-yl)(methyl)amino]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(Prep 53-5)

A dichloromethane solution (40 ml) of oxalyl chloride (343 ul) wascooled to −78° C., and a dichloromethane solution (10 ml) of dimethylsulfoxide (560 ul) was then added dropwise thereto. Thirty minuteslater, a dichloromethane solution (9.6 ml) of the compound Prep 53-4(620 mg) was added dropwise to the reaction solution at −78° C., and theobtained mixture was then stirred at the same temperature as describedabove for 30 minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine (8.03 ml) was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred for 30minutes. Thereafter, the temperature of the reaction solution was raisedto 0° C., and the reaction solution was then stirred for 2 hours.Thereafter, a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution. The organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and was then filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure, and the residue was then purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=2:3 to 0:10), so as toobtain the title compound (617 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm):1.60-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.78 (t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (s, 3H), 2, 262.32 (m,1H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 2.66 (s, 3H), 3, 42 (d, J=14.0 Hz, 1H), 3.53 (d,J=14.0 Hz, 1H) 6.91-7.06 (m, 3H), 7.21-7.27 (m, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 9.74(d, J=4.0 Hz, 1H).

(6)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)(methyl)amino]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 53-6)

2-Methyl-2-butene (1.08 ml), anhydrous sodium dihydrogen phosphate (731mg) and sodium chlorite (367 mg) were added to an acetone-water solution(10 ml) of the compound Prep 53-5 (617 mg) at room temperature, and theobtained mixture was then stirred for 2 hours. Thereafter, the reactionsolution was extracted with ethyl acetate, and the organic layer wasthen washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution. Theorganic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was thenfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and theresidue was then purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:4 to ethyl acetate:methanol=4:1), so as toobtain the title compound (632 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm):1.60-1.63 (m, 2H), 2.03-2.08 (m, 1H), 2.08 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 2.66(s, 3H), 3, 56 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 3.64 (d, J=12.8 Hz, 1H), 6.91-6.97(m, 1H), 7.04-7.08 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.14 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.29 (m, 1H), 8.39(s, 1H).

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 54 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-[(2,4-dimethoxypyrimidin-5-yl)(methyl)amino]methyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 54)

The title compound was synthesized in the same manner as that ofProduction Example 53.

MS [M+H]⁺-312

PRODUCTION EXAMPLE 55 Synthesis of(1S,2R)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)amino]methyl-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopentanecarboxylicacid (Prep 55-6)

(1) Ethyl 2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidinecarboxylate (Prep 55-1)

Ethyl 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-5-carboxylate (9.7 g) wasdissolved in THF (100 ml), and thereafter, trimethylaluminum (38.1 ml, 2M) and tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) were added to theobtained solution. The obtained mixture was stirred at 70° C. overnight.Thereafter, the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and asaturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution and a 5 N hydrochloric acidaqueous solution were added dropwise to the reaction solution undercooling on ice. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution ata time point at which foaming was terminated, and liquid separation andextraction were then carried out with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas dried over magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 2:1), so as to obtainthe title compound (8.1 g).

MS [M+H]⁺=235.

(2) 2-Methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-carboxylate (Prep 55-2)

A 2 N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution (26 ml) was added to aTHF-ethanol solution (80 ml-20 ml) of the compound Prep 55-1 (8.1 g),and the obtained mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 2hours. Thereafter, termination of the reaction was confirmed by LC-MS,and a 1 N hydrochloric acid aqueous solution was then added to thereaction solution to neutralize it. Subsequently, the reaction solutionwas concentrated under reduced pressure, and THF and ethanol were thendistilled off. A 2 N hydrochloric acid aqueous solution was added to theresidue to adjust the pH value thereof to pH 2 to 3, and liquidseparation and extraction were then carried out with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate. The solvent wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain a crude titlecompound (6.2 g).

MS [M+H]⁺=207.

(3) Tert-butyl(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)carbamate (Prep55-3)

Triethylamine (10.3 ml) and diphenylphosphoryl azide (9.55 ml) wereadded to a toluene-tert-butanol solution (50 ml-50 ml) of the compoundPrep 55-2 (6.2 g). The obtained mixture was stirred at 100° C.overnight. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was cooled, and water wasthen added thereto, followed by vacuum concentration. A saturated sodiumbicarbonate aqueous solution was added to the residue, and liquidseparation and extraction were then carried out with ethyl acetate. Theobtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate and was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to3:1), so as to obtain the title compound (8.0 g).

MS [M+H]⁺=278.

(4)Tert-butyl{[(1S,2R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxymethylcyclopropyl]methyl}(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)carbamate(Prep 55-4)

Triethylamine (322 ul) and methane sulfonyl chloride (171 ul) were addedto a dichloromethane solution (6.0 ml) of the compound Prep 49 (500 mg)under cooling on ice, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, water was added to the reactionmixture, and liquid separation and extraction were then carried out withdichloromethane. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesiumsulfate and was then concentrated under reduced pressure, so as toobtain a crude product. Thereafter, cesium carbonate and the compoundPrep 55-3 (699 mg) were added to an acetonitrile solution (10 ml) of thecrude product, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at 80° C.overnight. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was cooled, and water wasthen added thereto. Subsequently, liquid separation and extraction werecarried out with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer was driedover magnesium sulfate and was then concentrated under reduced pressure.The obtained residue was dissolved in methanol (5 ml), and a 1 N sodiumhydroxide aqueous solution (1.26 ml) was then added to the solution,followed by stirring at room temperature for 30 minutes. Thereafter,water was added to the reaction mixture, and liquid separation andextraction were then carried out with ethyl acetate. The obtainedorganic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate and was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 1:1), so as to obtainthe title compound (200 mg).

MS [M+Na]⁺-478.

(5)Tert-butyl{[(1S,2R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-formylcyclopropyl]methyl}(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)carbamate(Prep 55-5)

A Dess-Martin reagent was added to a dichloromethane solution (5 ml) ofthe compound Prep 55-4 (200 mg) under cooling on ice. The obtainedmixture was stirred for 1 hour, and a mixed solution of a sodiumbicarbonate aqueous solution and a sodium sulfite aqueous solution wasthen added to the reaction mixture. The obtained mixture was stirreduntil it became transparent. The reaction mixture was subjected toliquid separation and extraction with dichloromethane. The obtainedorganic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate and was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=4:1 to 1:1), so as to obtain thetitle compound (180 mg).

MS [M+Na]⁺=476.

(6)(1S,2R)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)amino]methyl-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (Prep 55-6)

2-Methyl-2-butene (210 ul), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (57.2 mg) andsodium chlorite (53.9 mg) were added to an acetone-water mixed solvent(4 ml-2 ml) of the compound Prep 55-5 (180 mg). The obtained mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction solution, and liquid separation and extraction were thencarried out with dichloromethane. The obtained organic layer was driedover magnesium sulfate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and was then filtered. The filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure, so as to obtain a crude product of the titlecompound (186 mg).

MS [M+Na]⁺=492.

The compound of Production Example 56 (Prep 56) was produced accordingto the method of Production Example 13. However, an alcoholcorresponding to Prep 13-5 was synthesized from a diol corresponding toPrep 13-2 according to the method of Production Example 49.

TABLE 8 Production example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃)and/or MS Prep 56

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.52-1.59 (m, 1H), 1.73-1.78 (m, 1H),2.22-2.27 (m, 1H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 4.47 (s, 2H), 7.11 (t, J= 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.89 (t, J = 1.6Hz, 1H), 8.22 (s, 1H) MS [M + H]⁺ = 425

EXAMPLE 1 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(1)

The carboxylic acid Prep 13-7 (639 mg) was dissolved in dichloromethane(10 ml), and thereafter, oxalyl chloride (367 ul) and DMF (a catalyticamount) were added to the solution. The reaction solution was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to obtain a crude acid chloride.Subsequently, diisopropylethylamine (848 ul) was added to a THY solution(10.0 ml) of 2-amino-5-fluoropyridine (360 mg), and the temperature ofthe obtained mixture was then heated to 60° C. A THF solution (5.0 ml)of the crude acid chloride was added dropwise to the reaction solution,and the obtained mixture was then stirred at the same temperature asdescribed above for 1 hour. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was cooledto room temperature, and it was then stirred for 1 hour. Thereafter, thereaction solution was concentrated under reduced pressure, and it wasthen distributed to ethyl acetate and water, so as to separate anorganic layer. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, and the filtrate was then concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by NH-silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 3:2). Then, diethyl ether was added tothe obtained product of interest. The precipitated solid was collectedby filtration and was then dried, so as to obtain the title compound(418 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.60-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.90 (t, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12 (brt, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H),4.51 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.47 (m, 6H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8, 06-8.12 (m,2H), 8.33 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=393

* The compounds of Examples 2 to 45 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 13-7 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1.

TABLE 9 Example Structural formula NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 2

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.78 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.01 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.25 (brt, 1H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.44 (d,J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4,63 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.46 (brs, 1H), 7.32-7.41 (m,3H), 7.44- 7.47 (m, 2H), 8.02 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 395 3

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.72 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.98(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H),2.16 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.41 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s,3H), 4.43 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (s, 1H),7.30-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.42-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.91 (brs, 1 H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 395 4

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.66 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.94 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.09 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.15 (brs, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.23(s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H) 4.40 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 7.29-7.42 (m, 5H), 7.97(s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 409 5

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.67 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.94 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.16 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6Hz, 1H), 2.22(s, 3 H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.41 (d,J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.46-7.48(m, 2H), 7.88 (dd, J = 8.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.21 (d, J = 8.6Hz, 1H), 8.41 (brs, 1H), 8.54-8.55 (m, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 443

TABLE 10 Example Structural formula NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 6

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.66 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.97 (dd, J = 5.8, 5.0Hz, 1H), 2.08 (s, 3H), 2.40 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.51 (s, 3H),4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.59 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.34 (m, 1H),7.37-7.42 (m, 2 H), 7.47-7.55 (m, 5H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.18 (dd, J = 8.2,1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (dd, J = 6.2, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.84 (dd, J = 4.2, 1.8 Hz,1H), 10.21 (brs, 1H). MS [M + Na]⁺ = 447 7

MS [M + H]⁺ = 425 8

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.67 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.96 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.15 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 4.52(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.59 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.40 (m, 4H),7.47-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.54 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (brs, 1H),8.02-8.08 (m, 3H), 8.27 (d, J = 1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.83 (dd, J = 4.0, 1.8 Hz,1H). MS [M + Na]⁺ = 447 9

MS [M + H]⁺ = 425

TABLE 11 Example Structural formula NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 10

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.66 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.15 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6Hz, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 4.42 (d,J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.39 (m, 4H), 7.45-7.48(m, 2H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.36 (brs, 1H), 8.43-8.44 (m, 2H). 11

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.11-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 4.43(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),7.28- 7.39 (m, 3H), 7.46-7.56 (m, 4H), 7.98-8.00 (m, 2H). MS [M + H]⁺ =405 12

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2Hz, 1H), 1.91(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),2.09 (brt, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.38 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H),4.47 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1 H), 7.06 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.38 (m, 3H),7.45- 7.46 (m, 2H), 7.62 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 7.99 (d, J =8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 409 13

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.65 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 1.95 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.16(t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2,21 (s, 3H), 2.5 2 (s, 3H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.4 Hz,1H), 4.58 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.36 (m, 3H), 7.44-7.46 (m, 2H),7.58 (d, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.64-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.76 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H),8.01 (s, 1H), 8.27 (brs, 1H), 8.45 (d, J = 5.8 Hz, 1 H), 9.14 (brs, 1H).MS [M + H]⁺ = 425

TABLE 12 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 14

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 3.39 (s, 3H),4.41-4.43 (m, 3H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.04 (m, 1H),7.27-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.44- 7.47 (m, 2H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.00 (brs, 1H),8.22 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (brs, 1H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 419 15

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.64 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.15 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 4.41(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (t, J = 56.0 Hz, 1H),7.18-7.39 (m, 4 H), 7.46-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8.21 (brs, 1H),8.38-8.40 (m, 1H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 425

TABLE 13 Structural formula, Example MS 16

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EXAMPLE 45 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-N-(5-chloro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(45)

The carboxylic acid Prep 13-7 (500 mg) was dissolved in dichloromethane(5 ml), and oxalyl chloride (288 ul) and DMF (several droplets) werethen added to the obtained solution. The obtained mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 2 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain a crude acidchloride. Thereafter, N,N-diisopropylethylamine (664 ul) was added to a1,4-dioxane solution (4.5 ml) of 2-amino-5-chloro-4-methylpyridine (359mg), and the temperature of the obtained mixture was then heated to 125°C. A 1,4-dioxane solution (3 ml) of the crude acid chloride was addeddropwise to the reaction solution, and while maintaining thetemperature, the obtained mixture was stirred for 1 hour. The reactionmixture was cooled to room temperature, and the reaction solution wasthen stirred for 12 hours. Thereafter, several droplets of water wereadded to the reaction solution, followed by concentration under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by NH-silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate). The obtained product waswashed with ether, and then dried, so as to obtain the title compound(95.5 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.54-1.68 (m, 1H), 1.90 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 2.07-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.40(d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.50 (m, 5H), 7.97 (s,1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=423

* The compounds of Examples 46 to 50 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 13-7 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 45. Purification was carried out by LC-MS.

TABLE 15 Structural formula, Example MS 46

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EXAMPLE 51 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(51)

The carboxylic acid Prep 13-7 (2.86 g) was dissolved in DMF (57 ml), and2-amino-5-fluoro-4-picoline (1.45 g) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (2ml) were then added to this solution. Thereafter, HATU (4.38 g) wasadded to the mixed solution under cooling on ice. The mixed solution wasstirred in a nitrogen atmosphere at room temperature for 3 hours.Thereafter, 2-amino-5-fluoro-4-picoline (242 mg) was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was further stirred for 15hours. Thereafter, 2-amino-5-fluoro-4-picoline (300 mg) was added to thereaction solution, and the obtained mixture was further stirred for 24.5hours. Subsequently, water was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and was thendried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. The filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate). The obtained product ofinterest was dissolved in ethyl acetate (2 ml) and hexane (24 ml) at 60°C., and while gradually cooling the obtained mixture to roomtemperature, it was left overnight. Thereafter, the precipitated solidwas collected by filtration and was then dried, so as to obtain thetitle compound (2.4 g).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.56-1.66 (m, 1H), 1.90 (t, J=4.8 Hz,1H), 2.10 (dd, J=8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.24-230 (m, 3H), 2.55(s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.54 (m,5H), 7.90-8.04 (m, 3H), 8.25 (s, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=407

* The compounds of Examples 52 to 72 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 13-7 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 16 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 52

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.0, 4.8 Hz), 1.95 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),2.19-2.25 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H),4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.70 (m, 6H), 7.62-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.5-7.81(m, 1H), 7.82-7.94 (m, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.11-8.13 (m, 1H), 8.22-8.27(m, 1H), 8.89-8.04 (brs, 1H). 53

¹H-NMR δ(ppm): 1.64 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H),2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.47 (d, J =9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J = 9.2, 2.8 Hz, 1H),7.29 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J = 7.2 Hz,2H), 7.93 (brs, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.12-8.17 (m, 2H). 54

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.64 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.46(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),7.29 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (d, J = 7.2 Hz,2H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.10 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (brs, 1H), 8.34(d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H). 55

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.67 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.96 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.19 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H) 4.52 (d,J = 9.6 Hz, 1H) 4.58 (d J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36(t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H),7.63 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 8.04(d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (brs, 1H), 8.69 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.75 (d,J = 2.0 Hz, 1H).

TABLE 17 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 56

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.15 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.04(s, 3H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.85 (dd, J= 7,6, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H),7.47 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.85 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.01(brs, 1H), 8.43 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H). 57

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.65 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.09 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 6H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.47(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.36 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.74 (brs, 1H), 7.93(s, 1H), 7.97-7.99 (m, 2H). 58

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.64 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.56(s, 3H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H),7.93-8.00 (m, 3H), 8.14 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H). 59

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.66 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.10 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.45(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.35 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.04(brs, 1H), 8.30 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.47 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H). 60

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.68 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.46(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.36 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.01(brs, 1H), 8.46 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.57 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H).

TABLE 18 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 61

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.64 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.14 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.79(s, 3H), 4.47 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (t, J= 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.85(brs, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.07 (m, 3H). 62

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.65 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.09 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.42(s, 3H), 4.46 (s, 2H), 4.47 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4,52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 7.30 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J =7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (brs, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.11 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.8 Hz,1H), 8.15 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H). 63

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.70 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.94 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.45(d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.36 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.93 (brs, 1H), 7.99(s, 1H), 8.52 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.55 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H). 64

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.06 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.47(d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.08-7.12 (m, 1H),7.28-7.37 (m, 5H), 7.43-7.46 (m, 4H), 7.58 (brs, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 374 65

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.15 (brt, 1H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.43 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 4.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.94-6.98 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.38 (m, 3H),7.44-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.04 (brd, 1H), 8.20 (brs, 1H),8.81-8.93 (m, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 375 66

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.14 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.48(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.43 (m, 6H), 7.99(s, 1H), 8.12 (brd, 1H), 8.22-8.45 (m, 2H), 8.52 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 375.

TABLE 19 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 67

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.11-2.15(m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d,J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.45 (m, 7H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 8.46 (brs, 2H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 375 68

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.11 (brt, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.39 (d, J = 9.4 Hz,1H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H ), 6.66 (dd, J = 8.0, 2.6 Hz, 1H),7.28-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.45-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.74 (q, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.92(brd, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8.17-8.19 (m, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 393 69

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.11 (brt, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d,J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.45-7.48(m, 3H), 7.94 (brd, 1H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8.08 (q, J = 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.27(brs, 1H). 70

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 7.6, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.13 (brt, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d,J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.90 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.27-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.46-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.55 (brt, 1H), 7.86 (brd, 1H),7.96 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 389

TABLE 20 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃ and/or MS 71

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 3.41(s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.45-4.54 (m, 3H), 7.30-7.39 (m, 3H),7.45-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.17-8.18 (m,1H), 8.25 (brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 437 72

MS [M + H]⁺ = 405

EXAMPLE 73 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(73)

(1)(1R,2S)-2-({[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl})-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(73-1)

N,N-diisopropylethylamine was added to a DMF solution (15 ml) of thecarboxylic acid Prep 13-7 (1.0 g), HOBt (679 mg), WSC (963 mg) andammonium chloride (358 mg) at room temperature, and the obtained mixturewas then stirred for 7 days. Thereafter, a saturated sodium bicarbonateaqueous solution was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wasdried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and was then filtered. Thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue wasthen purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=9:1 to 1:4). The obtained crude product was dissolved in ethylacetate, and n-hexane was then added to the solution. The precipitatedsolid was collected by filtration and was then dried, so as to obtaincompound 74-1 (606 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 5 (ppm): 1.53 (dd, J=8.4, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.79 (dd,J=6.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.99 (dd, J=8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s,3H), 4.45 (s, 2H), 5.40 (brs, 1H), 5.77 (brs, 1H), 7.27-7.36 (m, 3H),7.42-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.98 (s, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=298

(2)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(73)

The temperature of a 1,4-dioxane solution (20 ml) of the compound 73-1(300 mg), the 2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridine (245 mg) obtained inProduction Example 9-(1), xantphos (351 mg), potassium triphosphate (429mg) and Pd₂DBA₃ (185 mg) was heated to 95° C., and the solution was thenstirred for 26 hours. Thereafter, water was added to the reactionsolution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer was successively washed with water and asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, and was then dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by filtration. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was then purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=7:3, toethyl acetate), and then by NH-silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=4:1 to 2:3). The obtained crude product wasdissolved in chloroform, and n-hexane was then added to the solution.The precipitated solid was collected by filtration and was then dried,so as to obtain a title compound (304 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.89 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 111), 2.11 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s,3H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H),7.28-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.45-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.82 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d,J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.30 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+Na]⁺=445

* The compounds of Examples 74 and 75 were synthesized from thecarboxylic acid amide obtained in Example 73-(1) by the same method asthat of Example 73-(2).

TABLE 21 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 74

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.67 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.93(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56(s, 3H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (t, J= 72.6 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.44-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.79 (brs, 1H),7.99 (s, 1H), 8.06 (brs, 1H), 8.23 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.37 (d, J = 2.0Hz, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 441 75

MS [M + H]⁺ = 406

EXAMPLE 76 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-N-(4,6-difluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(76-1) and(1R,2S)-N-(2,6-difluoropyridin-4-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(76-2)

Sodium hydride (60%, 26.9 mg) was added to a NMP solution (5 ml) of thecompound 73-1 (100 mg), and the obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 10 minutes. Thereafter, 2,4,6-trifluoropyridine (89.4mg) was added to the reaction solution. The temperature of the reactionsolution was heated to 100° C., and it was then stirred for 4 days.Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wassuccessively washed with water and a saturated sodium chloride aqueoussolution, and was then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followedby filtration. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, andthe residue was then purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=4:1 to 1:9), so as to obtain the title compound76-1 (11.1 mg) and compound 76-2 (23.4 mg).

76-1

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.64 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.09 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H),4.37 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 6.39 (dt, J=7.6, 1.6 Hz,1H), 7.28-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.43-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.74 (dd, J=10.0, 1.6 Hz,1H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 8.21 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=411

76-2

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.70 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.94 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.07 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H),4.42 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.00 (s, 2H), 7.31-7.39(m, 3H), 7.42-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.86 (brs, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=411

EXAMPLE 77 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(77)

The carboxylic acid Prep 13-7 (30 mg) was dissolved inN,N-dimethylformamide (1 ml), and 4-fluoroaniline (33.7 mg),N,N-diisopropylethylamine (176 uX) and HOBt (40.9 mg) were then added tothe obtained solution. Then, WSC (58.1 mg) was added thereto at roomtemperature, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 21 hours.Thereafter, the reaction solution was separated by purification usingLC-MS (Waters, column: CAPCELL PAK, C18, ACR, S-5, 20 mm I.D.×50 mm,AGEE01114, mobile phase: methanol-water-TFA), so as to obtain the titlecompound (10.34 mg).

MS [M+H]=392

* The compounds of Examples 78 to 80 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 13-7 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 77. Purification was carried out by LC-MS.

TABLE 22 Structural formula, Example MS 78

79

80

EXAMPLE 81 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-[(2,4-dimethyl-1-oxopyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]-N-(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(81)

The compound 53 (40 mg) was dissolved in dichloromethane (5 ml), and3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (26.4 mg) was then added to the solution. Theobtained mixture was stirred for 18 hours. Thereafter, potassiumcarbonate (50 mg) was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was further stirred for 1 hour. After completion of filtration,the solvent was distilled off under reduced pressure, and the residuewas then purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=3:1 to 0:1, and then, ethyl acetate:methanol=8:1), so as toobtain the title compound (25.0 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 111), 1.86 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (dd, J=8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H),4.38 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J=9.2, 2.8 Hz,1H), 7.27 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.18-8.22 (m, 2H), 8.62 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 82 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(82)

N,N-diisopropylethylamine (278 υλ) and HATU (604 mg) were added to a DMFsolution (9.7 ml) of the carboxylic acid Prep 14-6 (388 mg) and2-amino-5-fluoro-4-picoline (154 mg), while stirring at roomtemperature. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 6hours. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 2:3). A solid wasprecipitated with THF-heptane and was then collected by filtration, soas to obtain the title compound (289 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.55-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.91 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 2.05-2.13 (m, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.41(d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.14-7.20(m, 1H), 7.22-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.33 (td, J=8.0, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=5.2Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 8.24 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+Na]⁺=447

* The compounds of Examples 83 to 93 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 14-6 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 82.

TABLE 23 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 83

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.05 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.46(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.79-6.83 (m, 1H),6.98-7.02 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.12 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.40 (m, 5H), 7.64 (brs, 1H),8.01 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 410 84

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.03 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 4.45(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.36 (m, 6H),7.49-7.54 (m, 2H), 8.01 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 428 85

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.13 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.40(d, J = 9.8 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.8 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.06 (m, 2H),7.16-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.13 (brs, 1H), 8.16(d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.42 (brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 427 86

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.09-2.13 (m, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 3.41 (s, 3H), 4.41(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.45-4.54 (m, 3H), 6.98-7.03 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.19 (m,1H), 7.23-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.07 (brs, 1H), 8.16-8.17 (m, 1H),8.26 (brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 455

TABLE 24 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 87

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.10-2.19 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.07 (m, 2H), 7.15-7.21 (m, 1H),7.23-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.33 (td, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.65-7.71 (m, 1H),7.98 (s, 1H), 8.06 (brd, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.24-8.28 (m, 1H), 8.56 (brs,1H). 88

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.66 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.4 Hz,1H), 2.09 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 4.50(dd, J = 19.8, 9.4 Hz, 2H), 6.87-6.93 (m, 1H), 6.97-7.05 (m, 1H),7.14-7.37 (m, 3H), 7.65 (brs, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 8.10-8.18 (m, 2H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 411 89

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 7.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.4 Hz,1H), 2.14 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 3.78(s, 3H), 4.47 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.02(m, 1H), 7.12-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.31 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0Hz, 1H), 7.85 (brs, 1H), 8.00-8.05 (m, 2H), 8.08 (d, J = 1.6 Hz, 1H),8.33 (brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 423 90

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.64 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.94 (t, J = 5.8 Hz,1H), 2.13 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.44(d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.95-7.02 (m, 1H),7.11-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.34 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.47 (m,2H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 8.39 (brs, 1H), 8.44-8.49 (m, 2H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 393

TABLE 25 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 91

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.4 Hz,1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.58(s, 3H), 4.47 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.03(m, 1H), 7.14-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.32 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0Hz, 1H), 7.90-8.04 (m, 4H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 425 92

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.55-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.05 (dd, J= 7.8, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 4.47 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.94-7.04 (m, 3H), 7.17 (dt, J = 10.4,2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.44 (m, 2H),7.56 (brs, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 410 93

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.55-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.06 (dd, J= 8.2, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.2 Hz,1H), 4.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.03 (m, 1H), 7.08-7.14 (m, 1H),7.14-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.20-7.37 (m, 4H), 7.44 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.56(brs, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 392

EXAMPLE 94 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(94)

A solution of carboxamide 941(150 mg) prepared from the carboxylic acidPrep 14-6 in accordance with the method of Example 73-(1),2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridine (Prep 9-1; 115 mg), xantphos (165mg), potassium triphosphate (202 mg) and Pd₂DBA₃ (87.2 mg) in1,4-dioxane (5 ml) was heated to 95° C. and stirred for 18 hours. Thereaction solution was cooled to room temperature and filtered by celite.The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the obtainedresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=7:3 to ethyl acetate) and NH-silica gel chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=4:1 to 2:3). The obtained crude product wasdissolved in chloroform, followed by the addition of n-hexane. Theprecipitated solid was obtained by filtration and dried to obtain theproduct of the title compound (82.9 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.10 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H),3.87 (s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.99-7.03(m, 1H), 7.16-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.80 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),7.98 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.28 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+Na]+=463

EXAMPLE 95 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(95)

The carboxylic acid Prep 14-6 (226 mg) was dissolved in dichloromethane(10 ml), and oxalyl chloride (122 ul) and DMF (several droplets) werethen added to the obtained solution. The obtained mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain a crude acidchloride. N,N-diisopropylethylamine (283 ul) was added to a THF solution(10 ml) of 2-amino-5-fluoropyridine (96.1 mg), and the temperature ofthe solution was then heated to 60° C. A THF solution of the crude acidchloride was added dropwise to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was stirred for 1 hour while maintaining the temperature.Thereafter, the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and thereaction solution was then stirred for 1 hour. Thereafter, the reactionsolution was concentrated under reduced pressure, and was thenpartitioned between ethyl acetate and water, so as to separate anorganic layer. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, and the filtrate was then concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by NH-silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=2:1), and diethyl ether was then added to theobtained product of interest. The precipitated solid was collected byfiltration and was then dried, so as to obtain the title compound (130mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, d-DMSO) δ (ppm): 1.46-1.50 (m, 1H), 1.68 (t, J=6.0 Hz,1H), 2.01 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.59-2.63 (m, 1H), 4.27 (d, J=10.4 Hz,1H), 4.66 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1′-1), 7.06-7.11 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.44 (m, 3H),7.60-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.85-7.89 (m, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=3.2 Hz,1H), 11.20 (brs, 1H)

MS [M+H]⁺=411

* The compounds of Examples 96 to 99 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 14-6 or a racemic form thereof with any amine bythe same method as that of Example 95.

TABLE 26 Example Structural formula NMR. (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 96

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.68 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.95 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.16 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.39(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02 (tdd, J = 8.0, 2.4,1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.17 (dt, J = 10.0, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (dt, J = 8.0, 1.2 Hz,1H), 7.34 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H),7.98 (s, 1H), 8.20 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.48 (brs, 1H), 8.56 (dd, J =2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H). 97

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.69 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 1.95 (t, J = 5.4 Hz,1H), 2.07 (dd, J = 7.8, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.44(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.05 (m, 1H),7.14-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.78 (brs, 1H),8.01 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 411 98

MS [M + H]⁺ = 428 99

MS [M + H]⁺ = 393

EXAMPLE 100 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(100)

The carboxylic acid Prep 15-5 (200 mg) was dissolved in dichloromethane(10 ml), and oxalyl chloride (108 ul) and DMF (several droplets) werethen added to the obtained solution. The obtained mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, the reaction solution wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain a crude acidchloride. N,N-diisopropylethylamine (250 ul) was added to a THF solution(10 ml) of 2-amino-5-fluoropyridine (85 mg), and the temperature of thesolution was then heated to 60° C. A THF solution of the crude acidchloride was added dropwise to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then stirred for 1 hour while maintaining the temperature.Thereafter, the reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and thereaction solution was then stirred for 1 hour. Thereafter, the reactionsolution was concentrated under reduced pressure, and was thenpartitioned between ethyl acetate and water, so as to separate anorganic layer. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate, and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by NH-silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=2:1), and diethyl ether was then added to theobtained product of interest. The precipitated solid was collected byfiltration and was then dried, so as to obtain the title compound (102mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, d-DMSO) δ (ppm): 1.43-1.45 (m, 1H), 1.66 (t, J=4.4 Hz,1H), 2.02 (s, 3H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.55-2.58 (m, 1H), 4.26 (d, J=10.4 Hz,1H), 4.59 (d, J=10.4 Hz, 1H), 7.15-7.20 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.65 (m, 3H),7.86-7.89 (m, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 11.18 (brs, 1H)

MS [M+H]⁺=411

* The compounds of Examples 101 to 103 were synthesized by the samemethod as that of Example 100, using2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid, which can be synthesized using racemic epichlorohydrin inProduction Example 15. Purification was carried out by LC-MS.

TABLE 27 Structural formula, Example MS 101

102

103

EXAMPLE 104 Synthesis of1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpryimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(104)

A solution of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(150 mg) which has been synthesized by the same method as the Prep73-1,2-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridine (Prep 9-1; 115 mg), xantphos (165mg), potassium triphosphate (202 mg) and Pd₂DBA₃ (87.2 mg) in1,4-dioxane (5 ml) was heated to 95° C. and stirred for 16 hours. Thereaction solution was cooled to room temperature and filtered by celite.The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the obtainedresidue was purified by silica gel chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=7:3 to ethyl acetate). The obtained crude product was dissolvedin chloroform, followed by the addition of n-hexane. The precipitatedsolid was obtained by filtration and dried to obtain the product of thetitle compound (35.6 mg),

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 6 (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.89 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.06 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H),3.88 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.08(m, 2H), 7.42-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.81 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.98 (m, 2H),8.24 (brs, 1H).

MS[M+H]⁺=441

EXAMPLE 105 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-N,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(105)

The carboxylic acid Prep 15-5 (33 mg) was dissolved in DMF (2 ml), and4-fluoroaniline (15 mg), N,N-diisopropylethylamine(23.5 ul) and HATU(51.3 mg) were then added to the solution. The obtained mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 20 hours. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer was concentrated. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=9:1 to 2:3), so as to obtain the title compound (22.1 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.53-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.89 (t, J=5.4 Hz,1H), 2.01 (dd, J=8.2, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.47 (dd,J=12.4, 9.6 Hz, 2H), 6.97-7.08 (m, 4H), 7.37-7.46 (m, 4H), 7.50 (brs,1H), 7.99 (s, 1H).

* The compounds of Examples 106 to 112 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 15-5 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 105.

TABLE 28 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 106

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.89(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.00 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.57(s, 3H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.01-7.12(m, 4H), 7.39-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.68 (brs, 1H), 7.99 (s,1H). 107

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.89(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.02 (dd, J = 8.6, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56(s, 3H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.76-6.84(m, 1H), 7.01-7.12 (m, 3H), 7.21-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.79(br, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H). 108

MS [M + H]⁺ = 428 109

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.91(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.55(s, 3H), 3.41 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 4.48 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1H), 7.02-7.08 (m,2H), 7.42-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.18(brd, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 455 110

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.91(t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.06-2.13 (m, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.40(d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.08 (m, 3H),7.41-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.66 (td, J = 7.8, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.05(brd, J = 10.4 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (dq, J = 4.4, 0.8 Hz, 1H), 8.41 (brs, 1H)111

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J = 7.6, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.89(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.03-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.56(s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.01-7.12(m, 2H), 7.40-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.94 (brd, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H),8.00 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (brs, 1H) 112

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.06-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.79(s, 3H), 4.47 (dd, J = 13.6, 9.6 Hz, 2H), 7.01-7.08 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.48(m, 2H), 7.86 (brs, 1H), 8.00 (s, 2H), 8.03-8.11 (m, 2H).

EXAMPLE 113 Synthesis of(1R,2R)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-1-methyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(113)

Oxalyl chloride (22.8 ul) was added to a dichloromethane solution (1.5ml) of the carboxylic acid Prep 20-6 (41.5 mg), while the solution wasstirred under cooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours, and the reaction solution was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane (1ml). Then, a dichloromethane solution (1 ml) of 2-amino-5-fluoropyridine(22.3 mg) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (69.4 ul) were added to theobtained solution, while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice.The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours.Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer waswashed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, was dried overmagnesium sulfate, and was then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate), so as to obtain the title compound (8.0 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.25 (s, 3H), 1.34 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H),2.08 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 4.29 (dd, J=15.6,9.6 Hz, 2H), 7.28-7.42 (m, 4H), 7.42-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.87 (s, 1H),8.07-8.13 (m, 2H), 8.32 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 114 Synthesis of(1R,2R)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-1-methyl-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(114)

Oxalyl chloride (24.7 ul) was added to a dichloromethane solution (1.5ml) of the carboxylic acid Prep 20-6 (45 mg), while the solution wasstirred under cooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours, and the reaction solution was then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane(1.5 ml), and thereafter, a THF solution (1 ml) of2-amino-5-cyanopyridine (22.3 mg) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (75.3ul) were added to the solution, while the solution was stirred undercooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for3 hours. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organiclayer was washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution,dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 0:1), so as to obtain the title compound(28.2 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 5 (ppm): 1.26 (s, 3H), 1.38 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H),2.12 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 4.25 (d, J=9.6 Hz,1H), 4.32 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.43-7.48 (m, 2H),7.85-7.91 (m, 2H), 8.23 (dd, J=8.6, 1.0 Hz, 1H), 8.50 (brs, 1H),8.53-8.56 (m, 1H).

EXAMPLE 115 Synthesis of1R,2S)-2-(3-cyanophenyl)-2-{[2,4-dimethylprimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(115)

N,N-diisopropylethylamine (28.5 ul) and HATU (62.2 mg) were added to aDMF solution (1 ml) of the carboxylic acid Prep 18-4 (40 mg) and4-fluoroaniline (18.2 mg), while the solution was stirred at roomtemperature. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 8hours. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 2:3).Subsequently, the resultant product was subjected to chiral resolutionusing HPLC (Daicel Chiral pak IA column, n-hexane:ethanol 30%), so as toobtain the title compound (13.1 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.96 (t,J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J=8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H),4.49 (s, 2H), 6.96-7.04 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.49 (t, J=7.8 Hz,1H), 7.61 (brd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (brd, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.84 (brd,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 8.00 (s, 1H).

* The compounds of Examples 116 and 117 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 18-4 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 115.

TABLE 29 Example Structural formula NMR 116

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.60-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.97 (t, J = 5.5 Hz,1H), 2.08-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.47 (dd, J = 17.2,9.8 Hz, 2H), 7.37-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.50 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.62 (dt, J =7.8, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.75 (m, 1H), 7.78 (brs, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H),8.04-8.11 (m, 1H), 8.13 (d, J = 3.1 Hz, 1H), 8.43 (brs, 1H). 117

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.60-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.96 (t, J = 7.4 Hz,1H), 2.07-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.44(d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (d, J = 10. 0 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (t, J = 8.0 Hz,1H), 7. 62 (dt, J = 8. 0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (dt, J = 7.6, 1.6 Hz, 1H),7.77 (brs, 1H), 7.93 (brd, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.01 (brs,1H), 8.36 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 118 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenyl-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(118)

N,N-diisopropylethylamine (21.4 ul) and HATU (46.8 mg) were added to aDMF solution (0.75 ml) of the carboxylic acid Prep 19-3 (30 mg) and2-aminopyridine (8.9 mg), while the solution was stirred at roomtemperature. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 3hours. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wasconcentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 2:3), so as to obtain thetitle compound (32.1 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.97 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.62 (dd,J=8.2, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.10-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.50-2.65(m, 2H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.44 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H),6.96-7.02 (m, 1H), 7.25-7.39 (m, 3H), 7.43-7.48 (m, 2H). 7.62-7.68 (m,1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.07 (brd, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (dq, J=4.8, 0.8 Hz,1H), 8.65 (brs, 1H),

* The compounds of Examples 119 to 121 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 19-3 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1.

TABLE 30 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 119

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.985 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.60-1.63(m, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (brt, 1H), 2.51-2.62 (m, 5H),4.42 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.27-7.51 (m, 6H),7.91 (s, 1H), 8.08 (m, 2H), 8.26 (brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 407 120

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.97 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 3H), 1.67 (dd, J =8.4 Hz, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.16 (dd, J = 8.0 Hz, 5.6Hz, 1H), 2.50-2.60 (m, 5H), 4.40 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.46 (m, 5H), 7.89 (dd, J = 2.4 Hz, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s,1H), 8.23 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.53-8.55 (m, 2H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 414 121

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.99 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 3H), 1.63 (dd, J =8.0 Hz, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (brt, J = 8.0 Hz,1H), 2.51-2.60 (m, 5H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 7.26-7.47 (m, 5H), 7.61 (dd, J = 2.8 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H),8.06 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H) 8.29 (brs, 1H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 423

* The compounds of Examples 122 to 124 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 19-3 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 31 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 122

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 0.99 (t, J = 7.4 Hz, 3H), 1.62 (dd, J =7.8, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 7.8, 5.8 Hz,1H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.50-2.65 (m, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.43 (d, J = 9.2 Hz,1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.39 (m, 2H),7.43-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.96 (brd, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.97-8.01 (m, 2H), 8.40(brs, 1H). 123

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.02 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 3H), 1.63 (dd, J =7.6, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.14 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz,1H), 2.54-2.67 (m, 2H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 4.50 (dd, J = 19.2,9.6 Hz, 2H), 7.25-7.31 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.47 (m, 2H),7.86 (t, J = 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.98-8.08 (m, 3H), 8.20 (brs, 1H). 124

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.04 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 3H), 1.58-1.67 (m,1H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.03-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.55-2.66 (m, 2H),2.58 (s, 3H), 4.50 (dd, J = 14.6, 9.4 Hz, 2H), 6.95-7.03 (m, 2H),7.26-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.48 (m, 6H), 7.57 (brs, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H).

* The compounds of Examples 125 and 126 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 17-4 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1.

TABLE 32 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 125

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.47 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.83(dd, J = 6.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H),2.54 (s, 3H), 4.03 (s, 3H), 4.21 (d, J = 9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.27 (d, J = 9.4Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.99 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.87 (s, 1H), 8.14 (d, J= 3.2 Hz, 1H), 8.17 (dd, J = 4.4, 9.6 Hz, 1H), 8.60 (brs, 1H). 126

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.49 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.85(dd, J = 6.2, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H),2.54 (s, 3H), 3.98 (s, 3H), 4.27 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.32 (d, J = 9.6Hz, 1H), 6.93-7.00 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.89(s, 1H), 7.96 (brs, 1H), 8.24 (brd, 1H), 8.36 (dd, J = 4.6, 1.4 Hz, 1H),8.57 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 405

EXAMPLE 127 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2-methoxy-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(127)

The title compound was synthesized by amidation of the carboxylic acidPrep 21 by the same method as that of Example 1.

MS [M+H]⁺=416

EXAMPLE 128 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2-ethyl-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(128)

The title compound was synthesized by amidation of the carboxylic acidPrep 22 of Production Example 22 by the same method as that of Example1.

MS [M+H]⁺=423

EXAMPLE 129 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(129)

2-Amino-5-fluoro-4-picoline (415 mg), HATU (1.71 g) andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (1.56 ml) were added to a DMF solution (20 ml)of the carboxylic acid Prep 16-7 (1.0 g). The obtained mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 days. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted withdiethyl ether. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and was then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure, and the residue was then purified by NH-silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=4:1 to 1:2), so as toobtain the title compound (880 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.60-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.92 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 2.07 (brt, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H),4.41 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (t, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),6.97-6.99 (brd, 2H), 7.90 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 2H), 8.27 (brs,1H).

* The compounds of Examples 130 to 138 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 16-7 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 33 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 130

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.03 (brt, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.46 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H),6.97-7.01 (m, 4H), 7.38-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 428 131

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.94 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (brt,J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H),4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (t, J = 6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.04 (m, 3H),7.65 (t, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.99-8.03 (m, 2H), 8.26 (d, J = 4.0 Hz, 1H),8.47 (s, MS [M + H]⁺ = 411 132

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.10 (brdt, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J= 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),6.96-7.00 (m, 2H), 7.61 (dd, J = 2.8 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.99-8.02 (m, 2H),8.21 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 445 133

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.09 (brt,J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H),4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.74-6.79 (m, 1H), 6.98 (d, J = 6.0 Hz, 2H),7.36-7.41 (m, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.05 (dd, J = 3.6 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.11(d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (brt, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 429 134

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.02 (dd, J= 8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.12 (m,4H), 7.47-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 446

TABLE 34 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 135

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.93(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.09 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.57(s, 3H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.74-7.01(m, 5H), 7.59 (brs, 1H), 8.00-8.07 (m, 2H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 446 136

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.65 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.94(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.10 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.57(s, 3H), 4.43 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.70-6.79(m, 2H), 6.96-7.08 (m, 3H), 7.73 (brs, 1H), 7.96-8.01 (m, 2H). MS [M +H]⁺ = 446 137

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.67 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.96(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.15 (brt, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s,3H), 4.39 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (t, J =8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.80-7.02 (m, 2H), 7.89 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s,1H), 8.18 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.55-8.58 (m, 2H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 436 138

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 1.92(t, J = 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.56(s, 3H), 3.87 (s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.8 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.8 Hz,1H), 6.77 (tt, J = 8.8, 2.4H, 1H), 6.97-7.02 (m, 2H), 7.78 (d, J = 6.8Hz, 1H), 7.97 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 8.28 (brs, 1H). MS [M +H]⁺ = 459

* The compounds of Examples 139 to 142 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 23 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1.

TABLE 35 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 139

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.64 (dd, J = 8.0 Hz, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (brt, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.28 (s,3H), 4.27-4.55 (m, 4H), 7.26-7.46 (m, 6H), 7.62 (dd, J = 2.4 Hz, 8.8 Hz,1H), 8.05-8.08 (m, 2H), 8.23 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.29 (brs, 1H). MS[M + Na]⁺ = 461 140

MS [M + Na]⁺ = 452 141

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.62-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12 (brt, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.62 (s, 3H), 3.27 (s, 3H), 4.27-4.55(m, 4H), 7.30-7.46 (m, 6H), 8.08-8.12 (m, 3H), 8.37 (brs, 1H). MS [M +H]⁺ = 423 142

MS [M + H]⁺ = 425

* The compounds of Examples 143 to 150 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 23 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 36 Example Structural formula, MS 143

  [M + H]⁺ = 439 144

  [M + H]⁺ = 473 145

  [M + H]⁺ = 437 146

  [M + H]⁺ = 440 147

  [M + H]⁺ = 440 148

  [M + H]⁺ = 422 149

  [M + H]⁺ = 422 150

  [M + H]⁺ = 440

* The compounds of Examples 151 to 153 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 24 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1.

TABLE 37 Example Structural formula, MS 151

  [M + H]⁺ = 427 152

  [M + H]⁺ = 443 153

  [M + H]⁺ = 434

* The compounds of Examples 154 to 157 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 25 with any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1.

TABLE 38 Example Structural formula, MS 154

  [M + H]⁺ = 427 155

  [M + H]⁺ = 443 156

  [M + H]⁺ = 434 157

  [M + H]⁺ = 409

* The compounds of Examples 158 to 161 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 26 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1. The compound of Example 161 was obtained by performing chiralresolution on racemic products (Chiral pak-IA (hexane:ethanol=70:30, 15mL/min, 254 nm, rt) 10.5 mM ((+)-form), 13.0 min ((−)-form, targetcompound).

TABLE 39 Example Structural formula, MS 158

  [M + H]⁺ = 443 159

  [M + H]⁺ = 434 160

  [M + H]⁺ = 409 161

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.07 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.56(s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.34-7.72(m, 5H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.07 (dd, J = 9.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.12 (d, J = 2.8Hz, 1H), 8.36 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 162 Synthesis of2-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(162)

The title compound was synthesized by amidating the carboxylic acid Prep27 by the same method as that of Example 51,

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.53 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.94 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.16-2.22 (m, 4H), 2.54 (s, 3H), 4.34 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H),4.42 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.42 (m, 4H), 7.93 (s, 1H), 8.09-8.14 (m,2H), 8.34 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=429

EXAMPLE 163 Synthesis of2-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(163)

The title compound was synthesized by amidating the carboxylic acid Prep28 by the same method as that of Example 51.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.53 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.94 (t,J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.17 (brt, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.54 (s, 3H),4.32 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.43 (m, 4H), 7.93(s, 1H), 8.10-8.14 (m, 2H), 8.34 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+H]=429

* The compounds of Examples 164 to 172 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid (Prep 29) and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 52.

TABLE 40 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 164

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.05 (brt, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s,3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H),7.10-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.91 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 7.96-7.98 (m, 2H), 8.49(brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 443 165

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.57 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90(t, J = 4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.00 (brt, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s,3H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.41 (m,7H), 7.58 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 428 166

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.91(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (brt, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s,3H), 4.40 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.01-7.32 (m,5H), 7.63-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 8.26 (d,J = 4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.44 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 411

TABLE 41 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 167

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63-1.68 (m, 1H), 1.94 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12 (brt, J = 7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 4.38 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.13-7.32 (m, 4H), 7.90 (dd, J= 2.4 Hz, 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.56(d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 436 168

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.07 (brt, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.38 (d, J= 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.12-7.31 (m, 3H), 7.62 (dd, J= 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J =2.8 Hz, 1H), 833 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 445 169

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.07 (brt, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.39 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.12-7.41 (m, 4H), 7.97 (s,1H), 8.04-8.08 (m, 1H), 8.12 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (brs, 1H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 429 170

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 1.91 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.44(d, J = 10 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.04-7.31 (m, 5H),7.48-7.53 (m, 1H), 7.57 (s, 1H), 8.00 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 446 171

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.58-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.06 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.43(d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.81-6.91 (m, 2H),7.11-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.59 (brs, 1H), 7.99-8.08 (m, 2H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 446172

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.92(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.57(s, 3H), 4.42 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.71-6.75(m, 1H), 7.02-7.32 (m, 4H), 7.73 (brs, 1H), 7.60-8.20 (m, 2H). MS [M +H]⁺ = 446

EXAMPLE 173 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(173)

The title compound was synthesized from Prep 29 according to Example 73.¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.06 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H),3.88 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.12-7.32(m, 3H), 7.79 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.98-7.99 (m, 2H), 8.25 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+H]⁺=459

* The compounds of Examples 174 and 175 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 30 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 45.

TABLE 42 Example Structural formula, MS 174

  MS [M + H]⁺ = 407 175

  MS [M + H]⁺ = 423

* The compounds of Examples 176 and 177 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 31 of Production Example 31 and any amine by thesame method as that of Example 1.

TABLE 43 Example Structural formula, MS   176

177

* The compounds of Examples 178 to 180 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 32 of Production Example 32 and any amine by thesame method as that of Example 1.

TABLE 44 Example Structural formula, MS   178

179

180

¹H-NMR(400MHz, CDCl₃)δ(ppm): 1.49- 1.55(m, 1 H), 1.97(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.16 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.8 Hz, 1 H), 2.21(s, 3 H), 2.53 (s, 3 H),2.55(s, 3 H), 4.45(dd, J = 11.0, 9.4 Hz, 2 H), 7.17-7.31(m, 4 H),7.42-7.48(m, 1 H), 7.82(brs, 1 H), 7.93(s, 1 H), 8.14(brd, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 8.36(d, J = 3.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.58(d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1 H).

* The compounds of Examples 181 and 182 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 33 of Production Example 33 and any amine by thesame method as that of Example 45.

TABLE 45 Example Structural formula, MS   181

182

* The compounds of Examples 183 to 190 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 34 of Production Example 34 and any amine by thesame method as that of Example 1. The compounds of Examples 186 to 190were obtained by performing chiral resolution.

TABLE 46-1 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 183

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.68 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.92(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.16 (dd, J = 5.6, 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.21 (s, 3 H),2.55 (s, 3 H), 3.83 (s, 3 H), 4.37 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.50 (d, J =9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.85 (ddd, J = 8.0, 2.6, 0.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.00-7.05 (m, 2 H),7.29 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.89 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.96 (s, 1H), 8.21 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.48 (brs, 1 H), 8.56 (dd, J = 2.2, 0.8Hz, 1 H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 430 184

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.90(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.24 (s, 3 H),2.56 (s, 3 H), 3.81 (s, 3 H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.54 (d, J =9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.83 (dd, J = 8.4, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.01-7.04 (m, 2 H),7.23-7.30 (m, 2 H), 7.87 (brs, 1 H), 7.99 (s, 1 H), 8.10 (brd, 1 H),8.34 (d, J = 4.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.53 (d, J = 2.0 Hz, 1 H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 405185

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.89(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.13 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.22 (s, 3 H),2.55 (s, 3 H), 3.82 (s, 3 H), 4.38 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.51 (d, J =9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.84 (ddd, J = 8.4, 2.4, 0.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.01-7.06 (m, 2 H),7.26-7.30 (m, 1 H), 7.61 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 7.96 (s, 1 H), 8.04(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.22 (dd, J = 0.8, 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.32 (brs, 1 H).MS [M + H]⁺ = 439 186

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.89(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.22 (s, 3 H),2.55 (s, 3 H), 3.82 (s, 3 H), 4.39 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.51 (d, J =9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.84 (ddd, J = 8.0, 2.6, 0.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.01-7.06 (m, 2 H),7.29 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.38 (ddd, J = 9.2, 7.6, 2.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.97(s, 1 H), 8.07 (dd, J = 9.2, 4.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.12 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1 H),8.28 (brs, 1 H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 423 187

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.2 Hz, 1 H) 1.85(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.06 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.25 (s, 3 H),2.55 (s, 3 H), 3.80 (s, 3 H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.53 (d, J =9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.80-6.83 (m, 1 H), 6.93-7.02 (m, 4 H), 7.23-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.41 (m, 2 H) 7.99 (s, 1 H), 7.94-8.00 (m, 1 H). 188

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.2 Hz, 1 H) 1.90(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.12-2.16 (m, 1 H), 2.21 (s, 3 H), 2.55 (s, 3 H),3.81 (s, 3 H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H),6.82-6.85 (m, 1 H), 6.94-7.05 (m, 3 H), 7.24-7.29 (m, 1 H), 7.61-7.65(m, 1 H) 7.99 (s, 1 H), 8.02-8.05 (m, 1 H), 8.19-8.21 (m, 1 H), 8.88(brs, 1 H). 189

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.2 Hz, 1 H) 1.88(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.22 (s, 3 H),2.26 (s, 3 H), 2.55 (s, 3 H), 3.81 (s, 3 H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H),4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.81-6.85 (m, 1 H), 6.99-7.04 (m, 2 H),7.25-7.29 (m, 1 H), 7.91-7.95 (m, 2 H), 7.99 (s, 1 H), 8.70 (brs, 1 H).190

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59-1.62 (m, 1 H), 1.88 (t, J = 5.6Hz, 1 H), 2.04 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.24 (s, 3 H), 2.57 (s, 3 H),3.82 (s, 3 H), 4.43 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H),6.81-6.85 (m, 1 H), 6.99-7.12 (m, 4 H), 7.25-7.30 (m, 1 H), 7.48-7.54(m, 1 H), 7.60 (brs, 1 H), 7.99 (s, 1 H).

* The compounds of Examples 191 to 201 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 35 and any amine. It is to be noted that, withregard to condensation methods, the compounds of Examples 193 to 197were condensed according to the method of Example 51 and the compoundsof Examples 198 and 201 were condensed by the method of Example 1.

TABLE 47-1 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 191

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.92(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H),3.30 (s, 3 H), 4.29 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.44 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H),4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.01 (tdd, J =8.0, 2.4, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.18-7.24 (m, 2 H), 7.34 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (ddd, J = 10.4, 9.2, 2.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.08 (dd, J = 9.2, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 8.11 (s, 1 H), 8.13 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.38 (brs, 1 H). 192

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.90(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.06 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H),3.30 (s, 3 H), 4.34 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.41 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H),4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.57 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.97-7.01 (m, 3H), 7.18-7.24 (m, 2 H), 7.31 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.39-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.65 (brs, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1 H). 193

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.93(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.14 (brs, 1 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.26 (s, 3 H),4.27 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.43 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6Hz, 1 H), 4.56 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.98-7.03 (m, 2 H), 7.19 (d, J =10.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.22 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.33 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (td, J = 8.0, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.05 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.12 (s,1 H), 8.22 (dd, J = 4.8, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 8.81 (s, 1 H). 194

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.90(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.06 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H),3.31 (s, 3 H), 4.35 (d, J = 12.8 Hz, 1 H), 4.40 (d, J = 12.8 Hz, 1 H),4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.57 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.00 (td, J = 8.4,2.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.04-7.11 (m, 2 H), 7.18-7.22 (m, 2 H), 7.32 (td, J = 8.4,6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.52 (dd, J = 10.8, 6.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.80 (brs, 1 H), 8.12(s, 1 H).

TABLE 48-1 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 195

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.95(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.09 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H),3.29 (s, 3 H), 4.32 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.42 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H),4.48 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1 H), 4.58 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1 H), 6.80 (t, J = 7.6Hz, 1 H), 7.00 (tdd, J = 8.0, 2.4, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.13 (dt, J = 9.6, 2.4Hz, 1 H), 7.14-7.27 (m, 3 H), 7.33 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.41 (t,J = 10.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.85 (brs, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1 H). 196

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.64 (dd, J = 5.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1 H),1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.11 (dd, J = 6.0 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s,3 H), 3.33 (s, 3 H), 4.32-4.56 (m, 4 H), 6.81-6.90 (m, 2 H), 7.01 (t, J= 8.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.21-7.36 (m, 3 H), 7.62 (brs, 1 H), 8.05-8.12 (m, 2 H).MS [M + H]⁺ = 458 197

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.65 (dd, J = 5.2 Hz, 8.0 Hz, 1 H),1.93 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.11 (dd, J = 6.0 Hz, 8.4 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s,3 H), 3.31 (s, 3 H), 4.29-4.57 (m, 4 H), 6.70-6.76 (m, 1 H), 6.99-7.08(m, 2 H), 7.17-7.37 (m, 3 H), 7.77 (brs, 1 H), 8.02-8.12 (m, 2 H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 458 198

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.2 Hz, 1 H) 1.88(t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.22 (s, 3 H),2.26 (s, 3 H), 2.55 (s, 3 H), 3.81 (s, 3 H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H),4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.81-6.85 (m, 1 H), 6.99-7.04 (m, 2 H),7.25-7.29 (m, 1 H), 7.91-7.95 (m, 2 H), 7.99 (s, 1 H), 8.70 (brs, 1 H).199

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.90(d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.10 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.27 (s, 3 H),2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.31 (s, 3 H), 4.29 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.42 (d, J =13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H),7.00 (tdd, J = 8.0, 2.4, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.19 (dt, J = 10.0, 2.4 Hz, 1 H),7.22 (dt, J = 8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.33 (td, J = 6.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.95(brs, 1 H), 8.01 (s, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H), 8.25 (s, 1 H).

TABLE 49 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) 200

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.69 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.95 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.16 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.29 (s, 3 H), 4.30(d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.38 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.02 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.0 Hz, 1 H),7.19-7.25 (m, 2 H), 7.35 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.90 (dd, J = 8.8,2.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.11 (s, 1 H), 8.22 (dd, J = 8.8, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 8.55 (brs,1 H), 8.57 (dd, J = 2.4, 1.2 Hz, 1 H). 201

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.66 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.94 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.16 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.27 (s, 3 H), 4.29(d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.40 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.01 (tdd, J = 8.4, 2.8, 1.2 Hz, 1 H),7.19 (dt, J = 10.0, 2.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.23 (dt, J = 8.4, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.34(td, J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.88 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.11 (s, 1H), 8.21 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.54 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.57 (brs, 1H).

* The compounds of Examples 202 to 210 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 36 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 50-1 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 202

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.07 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.29 (s, 3 H), 4.29(d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.40 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.05 (tt, J = 8.8, 1.6 Hz, 2 H),7.37-7.46 (m, 3 H), 8.09-8.13 (m, 3 H), 8.32 (brs, 1 H). 203

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.88 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.05 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.29 (s, 3 H), 4.34(d, J = 12.8 Hz, 1 H), 4.39 (d, J = 12.8 Hz, 1 H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.99 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 2 H), 7.04 (t, J =8.4 Hz, 2 H), 7.40-7.45 (m, 4 H), 7.63 (brs, 1 H), 8.11 (s, 1 H). 204

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.28 (s, 3 H), 4.29(d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.40 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.43 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.05 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 2 H), 7.44 (dd, J= 8.4, 4.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.62 (dd, J = 8.8, 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.06 (d, J = 8.8Hz, 1 H), 8.08 (s, 1 H), 8.23 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.32 (brs, 1 H). 205

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.06 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.28 (s, 3 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.30(s, 3 H), 4.29 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.41 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.44(d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.05 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.43 (dd, J = 8.8, 4.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.95 (d, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 8.00 (s,1 H), 8.09 (s, 1 H), 8.26 (brs, 1 H). 206

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.10 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.26 (s, 3 H), 4.28(d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.44 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.02-7.08 (m, 3 H), 7.44 (dd, J = 8.8,4.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.66 (td, J = 7.2, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.06 (d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (s, 1 H), 8.27 (dd, J = 4.8, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.36 (brs, 1 H). 207

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.57 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.88 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.02 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.30 (s, 3 H), 4.34(d, J = 12.8 Hz, 1 H), 4.39 (d, J = 12.8 Hz, 1 H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.01-7.11 (m, 4 H), 7.43 (dd, J = 8.4,4.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.52 (dd, J = 10.8, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.74 (brs, 1 H), 8.11(s, 1 H). 208

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.04 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.27 (s, 3 H), 4.32(d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.40 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.2 Hz,1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H), 6.80 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.04 (t, J =8.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.12 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.24 (dd, J = 14.4, 8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.40- 7.44 (m, 3 H), 7.77 (brs, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H).

TABLE 51 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 209

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.32 (s, 3 H),4.31-4.52 (m, 4 H), 6.82-6.91 (m, 2 H), 7.05 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 2 H),7.42-7.45 (m, 2 H), 7.61 (brs, 1 H), 8.08-8.11 (m, 2 H). MS [M + H]⁺ =458 210

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.30 (s, 3 H),4.29-4.52 (m, 4 H), 6.70-6.76 (m, 2 H), 7.02- 7.08 (m, 3 H), 7.42-7.45(m, 2 H), 7.52 (brs, 1 H), 8.03 (brds, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H). MS [M + H]⁺= 458.

* The compounds of Examples 211 to 217 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 37 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 52 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 211

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.57-1.61 (m, 1 H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6Hz, 1 H), 2.04-2.09 (m, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.28 (s, 3 H), 4.25-4.50(m, 4 H), 7.03-7.36 (m, 4 H), 7.66 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.03-8.05 (m, J= 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H), 8.27 (d, J = 3.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.38 (brds, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 441 212

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.58-1.61 (m, 1 H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.06(brt, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.27 (s, 3 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.32 (s, 3 H),4.27-4.50 (m, 4 H), 7.13-7.19 (m, 2 H), 7.33 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.93(d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.00 (s, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H), 8.29 (s, 1 H). MS[M + H]⁺ = 473 213

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.55-1.57 (m, 1 H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.02 (dd,J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.32 (s, 3 H), 4.32-4.54 (m, 4 H),6.99 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.13-7.42 (m, 5 H), 7.60 (s, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 458

TABLE 53 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 214

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.55-1.58 (m, 1 H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 2.02 (dd,J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.33 (s, 3 H), 4.34-4.53 (m, 4 H),7.05-7.17 (m, 4 H), 7.35 (t, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.52 (t, J = 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (s, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1 H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 476 215

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.8, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J = 8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.32 (s, 3 H),4.30-4.52 (m, 4 H), 6.71-6.75 (m, 1 H), 7.02-7.36 (m, 4 H), 7.79 (brds,1 H), 8.00 (m, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1 H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 476 216

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.58-1.62 (m, 1 H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.07 (dd,J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.34 (s, 3 H), 4.32-4.52 (m, 4 H),6.81-6.91 (m, 2 H), 7.12-7.18 (m, 2 H), 7.34 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H ), 7.65(brs, 1 H), 8.03-8.12 (m, 2 H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 476 217

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.10 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.33 (s, 3 H),4.30-4.52 (m, 4 H), 6.90-7.37 (m, 5 H), 7.77 (brs, 1 H), 7.90 (brs, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1 H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 476

* The compounds of Examples 218 to 221 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 38 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51,

TABLE 54 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 218

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.93 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (brt, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.28 (s, 3 H), 4.25-4.54 (m, 4 H),6.76 (t, J = 7.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.00-7.03 (m, 3 H), 7.65 (t, J = 8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1 H), 8.25 (d, J = 8.4 Hz, 1 H),8.59 (s, 1 H). MS [M + Na]⁺ = 464 219

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.58-1.60 (m, 1 H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.05 (dd,J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.32 (s, 3 H), 4.33-4.58 (m, 4 H),6.76 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H), 6.97-7.02 (m, 4 H), 7.38-7.42 (m, 2 H), 7.62(s, 1 H), 8.14 (s, 1 H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 459 220

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60-1.64 (m, 1 H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.08(brt, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.27 (s, 3 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.33 (s, 3 H),4.27-4.53 (m, 4 H), 6.76 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H), 6.99-7.02 (m, 2 H), 7.92(d, J = 6.4 Hz, 1 H), 8.01 (s, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1 H), 8.27 (s, 1 H). MS[M + Na]⁺ = 496 221

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.57-1.61 (m, 1 H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.05 (dd,J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.33 (s, 3 H), 4.33-4.57 (m, 4 H),6.76 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.00-7.09 (m, 4 H), 7.52 (brt, J = 7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.78 (s, 1 H), 8.13 (s, 1 H). MS [M + Na]⁺ = 498

* The compounds of Examples 222 to 227 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 39 and any amine. It is to be noted that, withregard to condensation methods, the compounds of Examples 222 to 226were condensed according to the method of Example 51 and the compound ofExample 227 was condensed by the method of Example 1. In addition, thecompounds of Examples 225 and 226 were obtained by performing chiralresolution on racemic products.

TABLE 55-1 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 222

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.31 (s, 3 H), 4.31(d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.41 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.28-7.42 (m, 4 H), 7.48 (s, 1 H), 8.08(dd, J = 9.2, 4.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.09 (s, 1 H), 8.12 (q, J = 2.8 Hz, 1 H),8.39 (brs, 1 H). 223

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.31 (s, 3 H), 4.30(d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.41 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.25-7.35 (m, 3 H), 7.48 (s, 1 H), 7.62(dd, J = 8.8, 2.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.05 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.09 (s, 1 H),8.23 (d, J = 2.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.42 (brs, 1 H). 224

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.06 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.22 (s, 3 H), 4.35(d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.42 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.54 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.99 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.24-7.32(m, 3 H), 7.42 (dd, J = 8.8, 4.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.49 (s, 1 H), 7.66 (brs, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1 H). 225

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.29 (s, 3 H), 4.29(d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.43 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.46 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.03 (dd, J = 7.2, 4.8 Hz, 1 H),7.26-7.35 (m, 3 H), 7.49 (s, 1 H), 7.66 (td, J = 7.2, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.06(d, J = 7.2 Hz, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H), 8.27 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.50(brs, 1 H). 226

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.62 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.90 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.09 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.28 (s, 3 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.33(s, 3 H), 4.31 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.43 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.46(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.29-7.35 (m, 3 H),7.48 (s, 1 H), 7.95 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.01 (s, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H),8.32 (brs, 1 H). 227

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.67 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.94 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.15 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.31 (s, 3 H), 4.32(d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.38 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1 H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 7.30-7.35 (m, 3 H) 7.49 (q, J = 1.6 Hz,1 H), 7.91 (dd, J = 8.4, 1.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H), 8.22 (q, J = 8.4Hz, 1 H), 8.53 (brs, 1 H), 8.57 (q, J = 1.6 Hz, 1 H).

* The compounds of Examples 228 to 230 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 40 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 56 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 228

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.14 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.56 (s, 3 H), 2.77 (qui, J = 6.8Hz, 1 H), 2.92 (qui, J = 6.8 Hz, 1 H), 3.18 (s, 3 H), 3.48-3.57 (m, 2H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.97-7.04 (m,2 H), 7.19 (dt, J = 8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.24 (dt, J = 8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1 H),7.32 (dt, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.65 (td, J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.02(s, 1 H), 8.05 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.26 (d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.52(brs, 1 H). 229

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.27 (s, 3 H), 2.56 (s, 3 H), 2.77(qui, J = 6.8 Hz, 1 H), 2.93 (qui, J = 6.8 Hz, 1 H), 3.21 (s, 3 H),3.51-3.57 (m, 2 H), 4.43 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (td, J = 8.0, 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 7.18 (dt, J = 8.8, 2.0 Hz, 1 H),7.23 (d, J = 8.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.32 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.94 (d, J =6.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.00 (s, 1 H), 8.02 (s, 1 H), 8.43 (brs, 1 H). 230

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.08 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.55 (s, 3 H), 2.82-2.97 (m, 2 H),3.23 (s, 3 H), 3.52-3.61 (m, 2 H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.55 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.96-7.01 (m, 3 H), 7.19-7.24 (m, 2 H), 7.31 (td, J =8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.40 (dd, J = 8.8, 4.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.79 (brs, 1 H),8.03 (s, 1 H).

* The compounds of Examples 231 to 236 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 41 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 57-1 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 231

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.87 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.07 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.30 (s, 3 H), 3.80(s, 3 H), 4.35 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.44 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.46(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.56 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.54 (dt, J = 10.8, 2.0Hz, 1 H), 6.77- 6.79 (m, 2 H), 6.98 (t, J = 8.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.41 (dd, J =8.8, 4.8 Hz, 2 H), 7.85 (brs, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1 H). 232

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.87 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.07 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.32 (s, 3 H), 3.79(s, 3 H), 4.36 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.43 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.44(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.55 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.54 (dt, J = 10.8, 2.4Hz, 1 H), 6.76-6.78 (m, 2 H), 7.02-7.10 (m, 2 H), 7.53 (dd, J = 10.8,6.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.03 (brs, 1 H), 8.12 (s, 1 H). 233

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.11 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.30 (s, 3 H), 3.81(s, 3 H), 4.30 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.43 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.45(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.56 (dt, J = 10.8, 2.4Hz, 1 H), 6.76-6.80 (m, 2 H), 7.39 (ddd, J = 10.4, 9.2, 2.8 Hz, 1 H),8.07 (dd, J = 9.2, 4.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H), 8.11 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (brs, 1 H). 234

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.88 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.09 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.27 (s, 3 H), 2.63 (s, 3 H), 3.31(s, 3 H), 3.80 (s, 3 H), 4.30 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.44 (d, J = 13.6Hz, 1 H), 4.44 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1 H), 6.56(dt, J = 10.4, 2.4 Hz, 1 H), 6.75-6.79 (m, 2 H), 7.94 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1 H), 8.11 (s, 1 H), 8.49 (brs, 1 H). 235

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1 H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.12 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 2.62 (s, 3 H), 3.26 (s, 3 H), 3.80(s, 3 H), 4.28 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.43 (d, J = 13.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.48(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.53 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.55 (dt, J = 10.8, 2.4Hz, 1 H), 6.76-6.79 (m, 2 H), 7.00 (dd, J = 7.6, 4.8 Hz, 1 H), 7.65 (td,J = 7.6, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 8.03 (d, J = 7.6 Hz, 1 H), 8.10 (s, 1 H), 8.24(d, J = 4.8 Hz, 1 H), 8.67 (brs, 1 H). 236

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.57 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1 H), 1.88 (t, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.07 (dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1 H), 2.61 (s, 3 H), 3.29 (s, 3 H), 3.80(s, 3 H), 4.33 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.43 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1 H), 4.45(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 4.56 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1 H), 6.54 (dt, J = 10.4, 2.4Hz, 1 H), 6.76-6.81 (m, 3 H), 7.11 (dd, J = 8.0, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.23 (dd,J = 14.8, 2.0 Hz, 1 H), 7.40 (d, J = 11.2 Hz, 1 H), 7.82 (brs, 1 H),8.11 (s, 1 H).

* The compounds of Examples 237 to 239 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 42 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 58 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 237

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.87 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.04 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.28 (s, 3H), 3.92(s, 3H), 4.34 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1H), 4.42 (d, J = 13.2 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (d,J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.08 (m, 5H), 7.39-7.43(m, 2H), 7.55 (brs, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H). MS [M + Na]⁺ = 492 238

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.87 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.03 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.30 (s, 3H), 3.91(s, 3H), 4.35 (d, J = 13.0 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (d, J = 13.0 Hz, 1H), 4.47 (d,J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.55 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.12 (m, 5H), 7.50-7.55(m, 1H), 7.67 (brs, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 488 239

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.88 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.07 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.28 (m, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3.29(s, 3H), 3.92 (s, 3H), 4.29 (d, J = 13.4 Hz, 1H), 4.42 (d, J = 13.4 Hz,1H), 4.45 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.09 (m,3H), 7.96 (d, J = 5.6 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H),8.21 (brs, 1H). MS [M + Na]⁺ = 507.

* The compounds of Examples 240 to 244 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 43 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1.

TABLE 59 Structural formula, Example MS 240

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* The compounds of Examples 245 to 250 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 44 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 1.

TABLE 60 Structural formula, Example MS 245

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* The compounds of Examples 251 to 256 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 45 or the corresponding racemic form and any amine.It is to be noted that the compounds of Examples 251 to 253 werecondensed according to the method of Example 51, and that the compoundsof Examples 254 to 256 were condensed by the method of Example 1,followed by chiral resolution,

TABLE 61 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 251

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.2, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 4.41(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.54 (dt, J = 10.4, 2.0Hz, 1H), 6.73-6.79 (m, 2H), 6.95-6.99 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.67 (m, 1H), 8.00(s, 1H), 7.99-8.05 (m, 1H), 8.19-8.21 (m, 1H), 9.25 (brs, 1H). 252

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.2, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.87 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.03-2.07 (m, 1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 4.43(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (dt, J = 10.4, 2.4Hz, 1H), 6.74-6.78 (m, 2H), 6.95-7.00 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.90(brs, 1H) 7.99 (s, 1H). 253

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.66 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.16 (t, J = 9.0 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.81 (s, 3H)4.37 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.50-6.58 (m, 1H)6.75-6.81 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.91 (m, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.17-8.21 (m, 1H),8.55-8.57 (m, 1H), 8.63 (brs, 1H). 254

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.56 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.88 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.10-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.20 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 3.77 (s, 3H) 4.38(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.52 (dt, J = 10.8, 1.6Hz, 1H) 6.73-6.79 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.00-8.08(m, 2H), 9.02 (brs, 1H). 255

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12 (brs, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.80 (s, 3H) 4.38 (d, J= 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.55 (dt, J = 10.8, 1.6 Hz,1H), 6.72-6.82 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.78-8.08 (m,1H), 8.16-8.24 (m, 1H), 8.62 (brs, 1H). 256

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.60 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.09 (dd, J = 7.8, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.56(s, 3H), 3.79 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.52 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 6.55 (dt, J = 10.4, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (dt, J = 8.8, 2.0 Hz, 1H),6.77-6.79 (m, 1H), 7.89-7.95 (m, 2H), 8.00 (s, 1H), 8.68 (brs, 1H).

* The compounds of Examples 257 to 259 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 46 and any amine by the same method as that ofExample 51.

TABLE 62 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 257

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.61 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.12 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.91 (s, 3H),4.39 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.10 (m, 3H),7.60-7.64 (m, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.03-8.06 (m, 1H), 8.21-8.22 (m, 1H),8.47 (brs, 1H). 258

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.89 (t, J = 5.2 Hz,1H), 2.04-2.12 (m, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.90(s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.95-7.27(m, 3H), 7.93-8.01 (m, 2H) 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.63 (brs, 1H). 259

¹H-NMR δ (ppm): 1.59 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 4.8 Hz,1H), 2.10-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 3.90 (s, 3H) 4.41(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.48 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.10 (m, 4H),7.62-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.02-8.07 (m, 1H), 8.22-8.25 (m, 1H),8.72 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 260 Synthesis ofN-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-pyridin-3-ylcyclopropanecarboxamide(260)

The title compound was synthesized by amidating the carboxylic acid Prep47 according to the method of Example 51.

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.63 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.96 (t,J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.14-2.22 (m, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.44 (d,J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.49 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.61-7.64 (m,1H), 7.79 (dt, J=7.6, 1.9 Hz, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.07 (m, 1H),8.20-8.22 (m, 1H), 8.56-8.59 (m, 1H), 8.77-8.78 (m, 1H), 8.89-8.95 (brs,1H).

* The compounds of Examples 261 to 281 were synthesized according to themethods described in the production examples and the examples.

TABLE 63 Structural formula, Example MS 261

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TABLE 64 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 278

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.55-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.07-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.41(d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.04 (m, 1H),7.14-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.33 (td, J = 8.0, 5.8 Hz, 1H),7.44-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.93 (brd, J = 3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.12(m, 1H), 8.31 (brs, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 407, MS [M + Na]⁺ = 429 279

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.60-1,66 (m, 1H), 1.92 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.07-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 4.39 (d, J = 9.6 Hz,1H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.20 (m, 1H),7.22-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.33 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (dd, J = 8.4,6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.96-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.23 (brs, 1H), 8.31-8.33(m, 1H). MS [M + Na]⁺ = 493 280

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.55-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.91 (t, J = 5.6 Hz,1H), 2.05-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.38 (d, J = 9.2 Hz,1H), 4.49 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.14-7.20 (m, 1H),7.21-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.29-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.86-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.97 (s, 1H),8.35 (brs, 1H), 8.46 (brs, 1H). MS [M + Na]⁺ = 541 281

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.65 (dd, J = 8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.94(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.12-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 3.93(s, 3H), 4.39 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.50 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.04(m, 1H), 7.16-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.34 (td, J = 8.0, 6.0Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.12 (brd, J = 9.2 Hz, 1H), 8.23-8.27 (m, 1H),8.49 (brs, 1H), 8.91 (dd, J = 2.0, 0.8 Hz, 1H). MS [M + H]⁺ = 451, MS[M + Na]⁺ = 473

EXAMPLE 282 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpryimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-5-fluoromethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(282)

The compound 281 (51.6 mg) was dissolved in THF (5 ml), and lithiumaluminum hydride (8.73 mg) was then added to the obtained solution undercooling in an ice water bath. The obtained mixture was stirred for 30minutes, and the reaction solution was then transferred into ice chilledwater. Thereafter, ethyl acetate was added thereto to carry out liquidseparation. The organic layer was washed with a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution. The resultant organic layer was dried overmagnesium sulfate, and the solvent was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(ethyl acetate:methanol=1:0 to 9:1), so as to obtain an alcoholintermediate (20 mg). The obtained alcohol intermediate (20 mg) wasdissolved in dichloromethane (3 ml), and [bis(2-methoxyethyl)amino]sulfatrifluoride (34.9 υλ) was then added to the obtained solution undercooling in an ice water bath. The obtained mixture was stirred for 0.5hours, and it was then stirred at room temperature for 3 hours.Thereafter, a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution was added tothe reaction solution, and liquid separation was then carried out withethyl acetate. The organic layer was successively washed with water anda saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution. The resultant organiclayer was dried over magnesium sulfate, and the solvent was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by silicagel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=7:3 to 1:1), so as toobtain the title compound (5.0 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.55-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.93 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 2.10-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J=9.6 Hz,1H), 4.50 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.34 (d, J=48.0 Hz, 2H), 6.97-7.04 (m, 1H),7.14-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.28 (m, 1H), 7.33 (td, J=8.0 Hz, 6.0 Hz, 1H),7.70 (td, J=8.8 Hz, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 8.32 (t, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.40 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+Na]⁺=447

The compound of Example 283 was synthesized from the carboxylic acidPrep 56 obtained in Production Example 56 by the same method as that ofExample 82. The compounds of Examples 284 and 285 were synthesized bythe same method as that of Example 81.

TABLE 65 Example Structural formula NMR and/or MS 283

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.90 (t, J = 5.8 Hz,1H), 2.03-2.13 (m, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.42 (q, J = 12.0Hz, 2H), 7.10 (t, J = 7.8 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.67 (m, 1H),7.85 (s, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.04-8.11 (m, 1H), 8.14 (d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H),8.28 (s, 1H) MS [M + H]⁺ = 519 284

¹H-NMR (600 MHz, CD₃OD) δ (ppm): 1.58 (t, J = 6.0 Hz, 1H), 1.88 (t, J =6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.52 (t, J = 9,0 Hz, 1H), 4.42(d, J = 12.0 Hz, 1H), 4.65 (d, J = 12.0 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.04 (m, 1H),7.33-7.38 (m, 3H), 7.46-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J = 0.08, 0.04 Hz, 1H),8.17 (d, J = 0.3 Hz, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H) MS [M + H]⁺ = 427 285

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.89(dd, J = 6.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.50-2.56 (m, 1H), 2.52 (s,3H), 4.52 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.76 (d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.06 (m,1H), 7.32-7.41 (m, 3H), 7.47 (ddd, J = 9.2, 8.0, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.94 (dd,J = 9.4, 4.2 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.18 (d, J = 3.2 Hz, 1H) MS [M + H]⁺= 427

EXAMPLE 286 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(286)

To a THF solution (10 ml) of the compound 95 (200 mg), n-BuLi (2.76 Mn-hexane solution: 0.371 ml) was added while stirring at −78° C., andthe obtained solution was then stirred for 1 hour. Thereafter, a THFsolution (3 ml) of (2-benzenesulfonyl-3-phenyloxaziridine) (Davis, F.A., J. Org. Chem. 1982, 47, 1774) (135 mg) was added to the reactionsolution at −78° C. While the temperature of the reaction solution waswarmed to room temperature, it was stirred for 14 hours. Thereafter, asaturated ammonium chloride aqueous solution was added to the reactionsolution, followed by extraction with ethyl acetate. The organic layerwas washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, dried overmagnesium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtainedresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 0:1). The resultant product was purifiedby HPLC again, so as to obtain the title compound (1.19 mg).

¹H-NMR (600 MHz, CD₃OD) δ (ppm): 1.56 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 1.85 (t, J=6.0Hz, 1H), 2.49 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H),4.49 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 4.57 (d, J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 4.66 (d, J=12.0 Hz,1H), 6.98-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.36 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.50(m, 1H), 7.90-7.95 (m, 1H), 8.13 (s, 1H), 8.17 (brs, 1H).

MS [M+Na]⁺=449

The compounds of Examples 287 to 290 were synthesized from thecarboxylic acid Prep 48-5 according to the examples.

TABLE 66 Example Structural formula NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) and/or MS 287

MS [M + H]⁺ = 421 288

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.06 (s, 3H), 1.56 (s, 3H), 1.94 (s,1H), 2.26 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.67 (d, J = 9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.74 (d, J =9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.41 (m, 6H), 7.86-8.06 (m, 2H), 8.20 (brd, J = 8.8Hz, 1H), 8.35 (dd, J = 4.8, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 8.54 (d, J = 1.2 Hz, 1H). 289

MS [M + H]⁺ = 402 290

MS [M + H]⁺ = 433

EXAMPLE 291 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2-oxo-4-trifluoromethyl-1,2-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide(291)

2-Amino-5-fluoropyridine (26.4 mg), HAUT (89.4 mg) andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (40.7 ul) were added to a DMF solution (2 ml)of the compound Prep 50-7 (100 mg). The obtained mixture was stirred atroom temperature overnight. Thereafter, water was added to the reactionsolution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted with diethylether. The organic layer was washed with a saturated sodium chlorideaqueous solution, was then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, andwas then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure.To the residue, 4 N hydrochloric acid/ethyl acetate (2 ml) was added,and the obtained mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 1hour. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. To the residue, a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueoussolution and ethyl acetate were added, and the obtained mixture was thensubjected to liquid separation and extraction. The obtained organiclayer was dried over magnesium sulfate. The resultant organic layer wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the obtained residue was thenpurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=2:1 to 0:1), so as to obtain the title compound (30 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.59-1.63 (m, 1H), 1.86 (t, J=6.0 Hz,1H), 2.17 (brt, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.41 (t, J=10.8 Hz, 2H), 6.70-6.76 (m,1H), 6.97 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 2H) 7.38-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.91 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.09(m, 2H), 9.13 (s, 1H).

MS [M+Na]⁺=485.

EXAMPLE 292 Synthesis of(1R,2R)-2-[2-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)ethyl]-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(292)

The compound Prep 51-9 was treated in the same manner as that of Example291, so as to obtain the title compound.

MS [M+H]⁺=405

EXAMPLE 293 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-[N-2,4-dimethylpryimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(293)

The compound Prep 53-6 (50 mg) was dissolved in DMF (15.6 ml), andthereafter, HAT′U (116 mg), N,N-diisopropylethylamine (79.4 ul) and2-amino-5-fluoro-4-picoline (57.5 mg) were added to the solution. Theobtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter,water was added to the reaction solution, and the reaction solution wasthen concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=7:3 to 3:7),so as to obtain the title compound (26.8 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.54(dd, J=9.6, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.69 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.86-1.90 (m, 1H), 2.04(s, 3H), 2, 32 (s, 1H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 3, 54 (d, J=13.6 Hz,1H), 3.59 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H), 6.89-7.05 (m, 3H), 7.20-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.97(s, 1H), 8.05-8.10 (m, 2H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 8.55 (brs, 1H).

The compounds of Examples 294 to 296 were synthesized by reacting thecarboxylic acid Prep 53-6 with any amine according to the method ofExample 293.

TABLE 67 Structural formula, Example MS 294

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The compounds of Examples 297 to 301 were synthesized from thecarboxylic acid Prep 54 according to the method of Example 293.

TABLE 68 Structural formula, Example MS 297

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EXAMPLE 302 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)aminomethyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide(302)

2-Amino-5-fluoropyridine (8.6 mg), HATU (29.2 mg) andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (13.3 ul) were added to a DMF solution (1 ml)of the compound Prep 55-6 (30 mg). The obtained mixture was stirred atroom temperature overnight. Thereafter, water was added to the reactionsolution, and the obtained mixture was then extracted with diethylether. The organic layer was washed with sodium chloride aqueoussolution, was then dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, and was thenfiltered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. To theresidue, 4 N hydrochloric acid/ethyl acetate (3 ml) was added, and theobtained mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 1 hour.Thereafter, the reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. To the residue, a saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueoussolution and ethyl acetate were added, and the obtained mixture was thensubjected to liquid separation and extraction. The obtained organiclayer was dried over magnesium sulfate. The resultant organic layer wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the obtained residue was thenpurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=9:1 to 1:1), so as to obtain the title compound (8.6 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.53-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.81 (t, J=5.2 Hz,1H), 2.02 (brt, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 3.77 (dd, J=14.0, 5.6 Hz,1H), 3.89 (dd, J=13.6, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.45 (brs, 1H), 6.98-7.15 (m, 3H),7.30-7.47 (m, 2H), 8.13-8.17 (m, 3H), 8.32 (s, 1H).

MS [M+Na]⁺=486.

EXAMPLE 303 Synthesis of2-{(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropyl}-5-fluoro-1H-benzimidazole(303)

HATU (153 mg), N,N-diisopropylethylamine (104 ul) and3,4-diamino-5-fluorobenzene (45.3 mg) were added to a DMF solution (3ml) of the compound Prep 13-7(100 mg), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at room temperature overnight. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction mixture, and liquid separation and extraction were thencarried out with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer was driedover magnesium sulfate, and the resultant organic layer was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was dissolvedin acetic acid (3 ml), and the obtained solution was then stirred at 90°C. for 5 hours. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure, and the resultant product was filtered with aNH-silica gel pad. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=5:1 to ethyl acetate), so as to obtain thetitle compound (15 mg).

MS [M+H]⁺=389.

The compounds of Examples 304 and 305 were synthesized by the samemethod as that of Example 303.

TABLE 69 Structural formula, Exalmple MS 304

305

EXAMPLE 306 Synthesis of2-{(1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropyl}-6-fluoro-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine(306)

HATU (45.9 mg), N,N-diisopropylethylamine (31.2 ul) and2,3-diamino-5-fluorobenzene (15.5 mg) were added to a DMF solution (900ul) of the compound Prep 16-7 (30 mg), and the obtained mixture was thenstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Thereafter, a saturated sodiumbicarbonate aqueous solution was added to the reaction mixture, andliquid separation and extraction were then carried out with ethylacetate. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate,and the resultant organic layer was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The obtained residue was dissolved in acetic acid (900 ul),and the obtained solution was then stirred with INITIATOR MICROWAVESYNTHESIZER (Biotage) at 150° C. for 11 hours. Thereafter, the reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and ethyl acetate and asodium bicarbonate aqueous solution were added to the residue to carryout liquid separation and extraction. The obtained organic layer wasdried over magnesium sulfate, and the resultant organic layer was thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=5:1 to0:1), so as to obtain the title compound (9.3 mg).

MS [M+H]⁺=426.

EXAMPLE 307 Synthesis of6-chloro-2-[((1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropyl]-1H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine(307)

The title compound was synthesized by the same method as that of Example306. ¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.87 (dd, J=8.8, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.11(s, 3H), 2.50 (s, 3H), 2.21 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.68 (dd, J=8.8, 6.4 Hz,1H), 4.41 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 1H), 4.45 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 6.77-6.82 (m, 1H),6.99-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=2.0Hz, 1H), 11.5 (s, 1H).

The following compounds were synthesized by the same method as that ofExample 306.

TABLE 70 Structural formula, Example MS 308

309

EXAMPLE 310 Synthesis of2-[(1R,2S)-2-{{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl]quinazolin-4(1H)-one(310)

The compound Prep 14-6 (50 mg), 2-aminobenzamide (23.7 mg) and HATU(66.1 mg) were dissolved in MIT (0.24 ml), and thereafter,N,N-diisopropylethylamine (22.9 ul) was added to the solution. Theobtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24 hours.Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer wassuccessively washed with water and a saturated sodium chloride aqueoussolution, and was then dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate. The solventwas distilled off under reduced pressure, and the residue was dissolvedin isopropylalcohol (3 ml). Potassium tert-butoxide (35.5 mg) was addedto the solution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred under heatingat 100° C. for 2 hours. Thereafter, the reaction solution was cooled toroom temperature. A droplet of water was added to the reaction solution,and the obtained mixture was then concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by NH-silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 0:1), so as to obtain the title compound(20.6 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ (ppm): 1.65 (dd, J=8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.14 (s,3H), 2.33 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 2.75-2.79 (m, 1H), 4.43 (d,J=9.6, 1H), 4.45 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.07 (tdd, J=8.0, 2.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H),7.39 (td, J=8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.62-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.75(t, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 13.1 (brs, 1H).

MS[M+H]⁺: 417

TABLE 71 Example Structural formula NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃)and/or MS 311

¹H-NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃)δ(ppm): 1.68(dd, J = 8.0, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.11(s,3H), 2.31(t, J = 5.2 Hz, 1H), 2.45(s, 3H), 2.76(dd, J = 8.0, 6.0 Hz,1H), 4.40(d, J = 10.0, 1H), 4.45(d, J = 10.0 Hz, 1H), 7.10(td, J = 8.8,2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.43(td, J = 8.8, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.52(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H),7.56 (d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.61(d, J = 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.68(dd, J = 8.8, 2.4Hz, 1H), 7.78(s, 1H), 8.27(d, J = 2.4 Hz, 1H), 13.4(s, 1H). MS[M + H]⁺ =451 312

MS[M + H]⁺ = 418

The following compounds were synthesized by reacting the carboxylic aciddescribed in Production Examples with any amine by the same method asthat of Example 51.

TABLE 72 Structural Formula, Example MS 313

314

315

316

317

318

EXAMPLE 319 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}}-N-(5-fluoro-3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(319)

(1) 2-chloro-5-fluoro-3-(methoxymethoxy)pyridine (319-1)

A DMF (10 ml) solution of 2-chloro-5-fluoro-3-hydroxypyridine (500 mg)was cooled to 0° C. Sodium hydroxide (60% oil dispersion: 149 mg) wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred at0° C. for 15 minutes. Chloromethyl methyl ether (293 ul) was added tothe reaction solution at the same temperature as described above, andthe obtained mixture was heated to room temperature and stirred for 1hour. Diethyl ether and water were added to the reaction solution, andthe organic layer was successively washed with water and a saturatedsodium chloride aqueous solution. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and then filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 7:3),so as to obtain the title compound (598 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 3.52 (s, 3H), 5.28 (s, 2H), 7.32 (dd,J=9.2, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=2.8, 0.8 Hz, 1H).

(2) 5-fluoro-3-(methoxymethoxy)pyridine-2-amine (319-2)

Benzophenoneimine (55.3 ul), 2,2-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1-binaphthyl(29.3 mg), sodium tert-butoxide (22.6 mg) and Pd₂DBA₃ (15.3 mg) wereadded to a toluene (0.5 ml) solution of the compound 319-1 (30 mg). Thereaction solution was heated to 100° C. and stirred for 3 hours. Diethylether was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture wasfiltered with Celite. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. 2 M hydrochloric acid (78.5 ul) was added to a THF (1 ml)solution of the residue, and the obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 12 hours. A saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueoussolution was added to the reaction solution, and the mixture wasextracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate and then filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to ethylacetate), so as to obtain the title compound (17 mg).

¹H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 3.49 (s, 3H), 4.52 (brs, 2H), 5.20 (s,2H), 7.09 (dd, J=9.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.63 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H).

MS [M+H]+=173

(3) Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}1-N-(5-fluoro-3-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(319)

Prep 14-6 (30 mg) was dissolved in DMF (0.6 ml).5-fluoro-3-(methoxymethoxy)pyridine-2-amine (compound 319-2: 17 mg),HATU (39.7 mg) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (15 ul) were added to thesolution, and the obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5hours. Thereafter, it was heated to 40° C. and further stirred for 22hours. Water was added to the reaction solution, and the mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was successively washedwith water and a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, dried overanhydrous magnesium sulfate, and then filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was filteredthrough NH silica gel pad. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. Thereafter, the residue was dissolved in a THF (0.5ml)-methanol (0.5 ml) mixed solvent, and 5 M hydrochloric acid (0.5 ml)was added to the solution. The reaction solution was heated to 90° C.and stirred for 30 minutes. A saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueoussolution was added to the reaction solution, and the mixture wasextracted with chloroform. The organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and then filtered. The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure, and the residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 1:9), so as to obtain thetitle compound (8.2 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.74 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.97 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H),4.42 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.51 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.00-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.18(dt, J=9.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (dt, J=8.0, 1.2 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (dt, J=6.6,5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.56 (brs, 1H), 10.43(s, 1H).

MS[M+H]+=427

EXAMPLE 320 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(4-fluoromethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(320)

(1) Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(4-bromomethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(320-1)

Bromine (65.5 ul) was added to a chloroform (15 ml) solution of thecompound 95 (500 mg), while the solution was stirred under cooling onice. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours.A saturated sodium thiosulfate aqueous solution was added to thereaction solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theobtained organic layer was washed with a saturated sodium chlorideaqueous solution, then dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 7:3), so as toobtain a compound 317-1 (153 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.61-1.68 (m, 1H), 1.90-1.97 (m, 1H),2.11-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H), 4.24 (t, J=11.8 Hz, 2H), 4.56 (s, 2H),6.97-7.05 (m, 1H), 7.19-7.41 (m, 4H), 8.03-8.10 (m, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H),8.15 (s, 1H), 8.35 (brs, 1H).

(2)(1R,2S)-2-{[(4-(fluoromethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy)methyl]-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(320)

Potassium fluoride (17.8 mg) and 18-crown-6 (80.9 mg) were added to anacetonitrile (10 ml) solution of the compound 320-1 (50 mg), and theobtained mixture was stirred at 60° C. for 8 hours. The temperature ofthe reaction solution was returned to room temperature. Water was addedto the reaction solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethylacetate. The obtained organic layer was washed with a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution, then dried over magnesium sulfate, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purifiedby silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to1:1), so as to obtain the title compound (3.03 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.60-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.92 (t, J=5.4 Hz,1H), 2.09-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 4.50 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.56 (d,J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 5.20 (dd, J=22.8, 12.0 Hz, 1H), 5.31 (dd, J=22.8, 12.0Hz, 1H), 6.98-7.05 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.28 (m, 1H),7.30-7.43 (m, 2H), 8.02-8.10 (m, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.18 (s,1H), 8.36 (brs, 1H).

EXAMPLE 321 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(321)

(1) 3-fluoro-4-(methoxymethoxy)benzaldehyde (321-1)

N,N-diisopropylethylamine (23.7 ml) and chloromethyl methyl ether (7.76ml) were added to a dichloromethane (130 ml) solution of3-fluoro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (13 g) under cooling on ice, and theobtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 11 hours. Water wasadded to the reaction solution, and the mixture was extracted withdichloromethane. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesiumsulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residuewas purified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=19:1 to 7:3), so as to obtain the title compound (17.4 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 3.54 (s, 3H), 5.32 (s, 2H), 7.31-7.36(m, 1H), 7.60-7.65 (m, 2H), 9.88 (d, 1=2.4 Hz, 1H)

(2) 2-[3-fluoro-4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]acetonitrile (321-2)

Sodium borohydride (2.15 g) was added to a methanol-THF (20 ml-100 ml)solution of the compound 321-1 (17.4 g), while the solution was stirredunder cooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 1 hour. A saturated ammonium chloride aqueous solutionwas added to the reaction solution, and the mixture was extracted withethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesiumsulfate and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtainedresidue was dissolved in dichloromethane (100 ml). Triethylamine (19.8ml) and methanesulfonyl chloride (8.05 ml) were added to the solution,while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. Water was added tothe reaction solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate and thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was dissolvedin acetonitrile (100 ml). Sodium iodide (2.83 g) and sodium cyanide(6.95 g) were added to the solution, and the obtained mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 3 hours. Thereafter, sodium cyanide (9.27 g) anddimethyl sulfoxide (30 ml) were added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was stirred at 100° C. for 5 hours. The reactionsolution was concentrated under reduced pressure. Water was added to theresidue, and the mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. Theobtained organic layer was washed with a saturated sodium chlorideaqueous solution, then dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 1:1), so as toobtain the title compound (11.5 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.70 (s, 2H), 5.22 (s,2H), 7.01-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.09 (dd, J=11.4, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.20 (t, J=8.8Hz, 1H)

(3)(1S,5R)-1-[3-fluoro-4-methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one(321-3

NaHMS (63.6 ml, 1.9 M) was added to a THF (60 ml) solution of thecompound 321-2 (11.5 g), while the solution was stirred at −15° C. Theobtained mixture was stirred at −15° C. for 30 minutes, and(R)-(−)-epichlorohydrin (4.61 ml) was then added to the reactionmixture. The obtained mixture was stirred at −15° C. for 1 hour and thenstirred at room temperature overnight. A small amount of water was addedto the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. Ethanol (90 ml) and a 1 N potassium hydroxideaqueous solution (118 ml) were added to the obtained residue, and themixture was stirred at 110° C. for 5 hours. The temperature of thereaction solution was returned to room temperature. Thereafter, 5 Nhydrochloric acid (82.5 ml) was added to the reaction solution, and theobtained mixture was stirred at 50° C. for 3 hours. The temperature ofthe reaction solution was returned to room temperature. Water was addedto the reaction solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethylacetate. The obtained organic layer was washed with a saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution, then dried over magnesium sulfate, andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was washedwith t-butyl methyl ether and then collected by filtration. The obtainedsolid (5.58 g) was dissolved in dichloromethane (60 ml).N,N-diisopropylethylamine (7 ml) and chloromethyl methyl ether (2.24 ml)were added to the solution, while the solution was stirred under coolingon ice. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14hours. Water was added to the reaction solution, and the mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer was washed witha saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, then dried over magnesiumsulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain thetitle compound (7.09 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.37 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.57-1.63 (m,1H), 2.50-2.57 (m, 1H), 3.51 (s, 3H), 4.29 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (dd,J=9.2, 4.4 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (s, 2H), 7.08-7.12 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.24 (m, 2H)

(4)(1S,2R)-1-[3-fluoro-4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropane-1,2-dimethanol(321-4)

Lithium borohydride (918 mg) was added to a THF-MeOH (100 ml-20 ml)solution of the compound 321-3 (7.09 g), while the solution was stirredat −30° C. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 15hours. Water was added to the reaction solution. Thereafter, a saturatedammonium chloride aqueous solution was added to the mixture, and theobtained mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The obtained organiclayer was dried over magnesium sulfate and then concentrated underreduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane/ethyl acetate=9:1 to 3:7), so as to obtain thetitle compound (6.94 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 0.77 (t, J=5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.06 (dd,J=8.6, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.60-1.68 (m, 1H), 2.60-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.88-2.96 (m,1H), 3.35-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.52-3.59 (m, 1H), 4.10-4.24 (m,2H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 7.06-7.18 (m, 3H)

(5){(1R,2S)-2-[3-fluoro-4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropyl]}methylacetate (321-5)

Vinyl acetate (3.75 ml) and Lipase acrylic resin from candida antarctica(SIGMA, 0.35 g) were added to a THF (20 ml) solution of the compound321-4 (6.94 g), and the obtained mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 15 hours. The reaction solution was filtered, and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain the title compound(7.57 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 0.79 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 1.12 (dd,J=9.0, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.52-1.67 (m, 1H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 3.51 (s, 3H), 3.65(d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 3.95 (d, J=12.2 Hz, 1H), 4.02 (dd, J=12.0, 10.0 Hz,1H), 4.56 (dd, J=12.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 7.00-7.16 (m, 3H)

(6){(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-[3-fluoro-4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropyl}methanol(321-6)

Diisopropyl dicarboxylate (6.04 ml) was added dropwise to a THF (100 ml)solution of the compound 321-5 (7.57 g), triphenylphosphine (7.99 g) and2,4-dimethyl-pyrimidin-5-ol (3.15 g), while the solution was stirredunder cooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 14.5 hours. The reaction solution was concentrated underreduced pressure. Thereafter, n-heptane/ethyl acetate (5/1) was added tothe residue, and the obtained mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 2 hours. The formed solid was filtered off, and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified byNH-silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to1:1). The obtained compound was dissolved in ethanol (50 ml). A 1 N NaOHaqueous solution (50 ml) was added to the solution, and the obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent wasdistilled off under reduced pressure. Thereafter, water was added to theresidue, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The obtainedorganic layer was washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueoussolution, then dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated underreduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by NH-silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 0:1), so as toobtain the title compound (7.4 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 0.95 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 1H), 1.15-1.30 (m,1H), 1.72-1.83 (m, 1H), 2.16 (dd, J=5.2, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.61(s, 3H), 3.50-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.51 (s, 3H), 4.02-4.10 (m, 2H), 4.39 (d,J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.19 (s, 2H), 7.08-7.22 (m, 3H), 8.00 (s, 1H)

(7)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-[3-fluoro-4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(321-7)

A dichloromethane (20 ml) solution of dimethyl sulfoxide (5.8 ml) wasadded dropwise to a dichloromethane (100 ml) solution of oxalyl chloride(3.45 ml), while the solution was stirred at −78° C. The obtainedmixture was stirred at −78° C. for 10 minutes, and a dichloromethane (30ml) solution of the compound 321-6 (7.4 g) was then added dropwise tothe reaction mixture. The obtained mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 30minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine (17.1 ml) was added to the reactionmixture, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 2 hours, while it washeated to 0° C. Water was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was extracted with dichloromethane. The obtained organic layerwas dried over magnesium sulfate and then concentrated under reducedpressure, so as to obtain the title compound (7.8 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.50-1.70 (m, 1H), 1.95 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 2.42-2.50 (m, 1H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 3.51 (s, 3H), 4.16(d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (s, 2H), 7.10-7.24 (m,3H), 7.94 (s, 1H), 9.85 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H)

(8)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-[3-fluoro-4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (321-8)

2-methyl-2-butene (11.5 ml) and sodium dihydrogen phosphate (3.89 g)were added to an acetone-water (100 ml-25 ml) solution of the compound321-7 (7.8 g). The reaction solution was cooled on ice. Sodium chlorite(3.91 g) was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 15 hours. Water was added to thereaction solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theobtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 0:1), so as toobtain the title compound (4.57 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.49-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.70-1.76 (m, 1H),2.18-2.25 (m, 1H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 4.40-4.50(m, 2H), 5.21 (s, 2H), 7.13-7.29 (m, 3H), 8.18 (s, 1H)

(9)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-[3-fluoro-4-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(321-9)

The title compound 321-9 (1.01 g) was obtained by reacting the compound321-8 (1.00 g) and 2-amino-5-fluoropyridine (328 m g) by the same methodas that of Example 51 (with HATU as a reacting agent).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.57-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.92 (m, 1H),2.05-2.10 (m, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.52 (s, 3H), 4.38 (d,J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 5.21 (s, 2H), 7.12-7.28 (m, 3H),7.35-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.97 (s, 1H), 8.03-8.09 (m, 1H), 8.12 (s, 1H), 8.35(s, 1H)

MS[M+H]+=471

(10)1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxphenyl)-N-5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(321)

5 N hydrochloric acid (15 ml) was added to a THF (15 ml) solution of thecompound 321-9 (1.01 g), and the obtained mixture was stirred at roomtemperature for 2 hours. A 5 N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution wasadded to the reaction solution under cooling on ice for neutralization,and the mixture was then extracted with ethyl acetate. The obtainedorganic layer was washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueoussolution, then dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated underreduced pressure. The obtained residue was washed with ethyl acetate andcollected by filtration, so as to obtain the title compound 321 (721mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CD3OD) δ (ppm): 1.47-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.85 (m, 1H),2.20 (s, 3H), 2.40-2.47 (m, 1H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 4.40 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H),4.59 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 6.85-6.93 (m, 1H), 7.15-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.27-7.34(m, 1H), 7.43-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.89-7.97 (m, 1H), 8.06 (s, 1H), 8.17 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 1H)

MS [M+H]+=427

EXAMPLE 322 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(322)

Cesium carbonate (172 mg) and methyl iodide (26.8 ul) were added to aDMF (5 ml) solution of the compound 321 (150 mg), and the obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 2 hours. Water was added tothe reaction solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate.The obtained organic layer was washed with a saturated sodium chlorideaqueous solution, dried over magnesium sulfate, and then concentratedunder reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 2:3), so as toobtain the title compound (70 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.58 (dd, J=7.8, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 1.88 (t,J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.03-2.10 (m, 1H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 4.89 (s,3H), 4.38 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.46 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 6.93 (t, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.13-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.42 (m, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 8.06 (dd,J=9.6, 3.8 Hz, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.49 (brs, 1H)

EXAMPLE 323 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2-hydroxymethyl-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide(323)

(1){(1R,2S)-2-{[(2-chloro-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropyl}methanol(323-1)

Diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (5.39 ml) was added to a THF (45 ml)solution of Prep 49 (5.58 g), Prep 1-2 (2.81 g) and triphenylphosphine(6.14 g), while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice. Theobtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours. A smallamount of water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtainedmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. n-Heptane/ethyl acetate(5/1) was added to the obtained residue, and the mixture was stirred atroom temperature for 1 hour. The formed solid was filtered off, and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtained residuewas dissolved in ethanol-THF (45 ml-45 ml). A 1 N sodium hydroxideaqueous solution was added to the solution, and the obtained mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 2 hours. The solvent was distilled offunder reduced pressure. Thereafter, water was added to the residue, andthe mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layerwas washed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, then driedover magnesium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theobtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 2:3), so as to obtain the title compound(5.67 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 0.99-1.05 (m, 1H), 1.25-1.33 (m, 1H),1.76-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.94 (m, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 3.55-3.65 (m, 1H),4.02-4.12 (m, 1H), 4.12-4.20 (m, 1H), 4.42 (dd, J=9.6, 3.6 Hz, 1H),6.92-6.99 (m, 1H), 7.09-7.15 (m, 1H), 716-7.22 (m, 1H), 7.24-7.33 (m,1H), 7.93 (s, 0.5H), 7.97 (s, 0.5)

(2)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2-chloro-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(323-2)

A dichloromethane (25 ml) solution of dimethyl sulfoxide (5 ml) wasadded dropwise to a dichloromethane (100 ml) solution of oxalyl chloride(2.98 ml), while the solution was stirred at −78° C. The obtainedmixture was stirred at −78° C. for 10 minutes, and a dichloromethane (25ml) solution of the compound 323-1 (5.67 g) was then added dropwise tothe reaction mixture. The obtained mixture was stirred at −78° C. for 30minutes. Thereafter, triethylamine (14.7 ml) was added to the reactionmixture, and the obtained mixture was stirred for 2 hours, while it washeated to 0° C. Water was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was extracted with dichloromethane. The obtained organic layerwas dried over magnesium sulfate and then concentrated under reducedpressure, so as to obtain the title compound (7.12 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.69 (dd, J=8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H), 1.95-2.01(m, 1H), 2.39 (s, 1H), 2.53-2.60 (m, 1H), 4.24 (dd, J=10.0, 3.2 Hz, 1H),4.44 (dd, J=9.8, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 6.99-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.18 (m, 1H),7.19-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.89 (s, 0.5H), 7.93 (s, 0.5H),9.94 (s, 1H)

(3)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2-chloro-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (323-3)

2-methyl-2-butene (11.7 ml) and sodium dihydrogen phosphate (3.98 g)were added to an acetone-water (80 ml-20 ml) solution of the compound323-2 (7.1 g). The reaction solution was cooled on ice. Sodium chlorite(4 g) was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 18 hours. Water was added to thereaction solution, and the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. Theobtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 3:7), so as toobtain the title compound (5.77 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.62-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.80 (m, 1H),2.21-2.29 (m, 1H), 2.40 (s, 1H), 4.37-4.47 (m, 1H), 4.47-4.54 (m, 1H),6.97-7.05 (m, 1H), 7.13-7.20 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.33 (td,J=8.0, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (s, 0.5H), 8.02 (s, 0.5H)

MS[M+H]+=337

(4)(1R,2S)-2-{([(2-chloro-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(323-4)

The title compound was synthesized by reacting the carboxylic acid 323-3and 2-amino-5-fluoropyridine by the same method as that of Example 51.

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.61-1.69 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.95 (m, 1H),2.08-2.17 (m, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 4.40-4.50 (m, 1H), 4.50-4.57 (m, 1H),6.98-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.11-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.21-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.30-7.38 (m,1H), 7.38-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.92 (s, 0.5H), 7.96 (s, 0.5H), 8.02-8.09 (m,1H), 8.13 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 8.33 (brs, 1H)

(5)1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2-hydroxymethyl-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide(323)

(Tert-butyldimethylsilyloxymethyl)tri-n-butyltin (Tetrahedron Vol. 45,No. 4, 993-1006: 121 mg) and tetrakistriphenylphosphinepalladium (13.4mg) were added to a N-methylpyrrolidone (2.5 ml) solution of thecompound 323-4 (100 mg), and the obtained mixture was stirred at 140° C.for 6 hours. The temperature of the reaction solution was returned toroom temperature. Thereafter, THF (2 ml) and tetrabutyl ammoniumfluoride (1 M THF solution: 232 ul) were added to the reaction solution,and the obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 14 hours.Water was added to the reaction solution, and the mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer was washed with asaturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, dried over magnesiumsulfate, and then concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtainedresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 1:1), so as to obtain the titlecompound (26.6 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.65 (dd, J=8.4, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.93 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.08-2.18 (m, 1H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 4.46 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H),4.54 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 4.66 (2H, s), 6.98-7.05 (m, 1H), 7.14-7.30 (m,2H), 7.32-7.43 (m, 2H), 8.03-8.09 (m, 1H), 8.07 (s, 1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.8Hz, 1H), 8.30 (brs, 1H)

EXAMPLE 324 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(5-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(324)

(1) Methyl 5-fluoro-2-(methoxymethoxy)benzoate (324-1)

N,N-diisopropylethylamine (15.4 ml) and chloromethyl methyl ether (4.91ml) were added to a dichloromethane (100 ml) solution of methyl5-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzoate (10 g), while the solution was stirred undercooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for14 hours. Water was added to the reaction solution, and the mixture wasextracted with dichloromethane. The obtained organic layer was driedover magnesium sulfate and then concentrated under reduced pressure, soas to obtain the title compound (12.4 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 3.52 (s, 3H), 3.90 (s, 3H), 5.20 (s,2H), 7.11-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.52 (m, 1H)

(2) [5-fluoro-2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]methanol (324-2)

Lithium aluminum hydride (2.2 g) was added to a THF (200 ml) solution ofthe compound 324-1 (12.4 g), while the solution was stirred undercooling on ice. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for3 hours. Ice was added by portions to the reaction solution, and therebyexcessive lithium aluminum hydride was decomposed. Thereafter, a smallamount of 27% ammonium aqueous solution and Celite were added to theresidue, and the obtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20minutes. Magnesium sulfate was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane/ethyl acetate=1:0 to 3:1), so as to obtain thetitle compound (5.23 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 3.48 (s, 3H), 4.68 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),5.18 (s, 2H), 6.92 (td, J=8.8, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.10 (m, 2H)

(3) 2-[5-fluoro-2-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]acetonitrile (324-3)

Triethylamine (5.95 ml) and methanesulfonyl chloride (2.42 ml) wereadded to a dichloromethane (60 ml) solution of the compound 324-2 (5.23g), while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice. The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. A saturated sodiumchloride aqueous solution was added to the reaction solution, and themixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer wasdried over magnesium sulfate and then concentrated under reducedpressure. The obtained residue was dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (30ml). Sodium cyanide (2.09 g) and sodium iodide (851 mg) were added tothe solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred at 90° C. for 3hours. The temperature of the reaction solution was returned to roomtemperature. Thereafter, water was added to the reaction solution, andthe mixture was extracted with diethyl ether. The obtained organic layerwas dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 4:1), so as to obtain thetitle compound (4.33 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 3.49 (s, 3H), 3.70 (s, 2H), 5.21 (s,2H), 6.95-7.02 (m, 1H), 7.08-7.13 (m, 2H)

(4)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-[3-fluoro-6-(methoxymethoxy)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (324-4)

The title compound was synthesized from the compound 324-3 according tothe method of Production Example 321 (3)-(8).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.47 (dd, J=8.2, 5.0 Hz, 1H), 1.77 (dd,J=6.2, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.18 (dd, J=8.4, 6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s,3H), 3.50 (s, 3H), 4.41 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 5.23(q, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 6.95 (ddd, J=8.8, 7.6, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (dd, J=8.8,4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.18 (dd, J=8.8, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H) (5)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-[5-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(324)

The title compound was synthesized from the carboxylic acid 328-4according to the method of Example 3 (1)-(2).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) (ppm): 1.55-1.66 (m, 1H), 1.92-1.97 (m, 1H),2.07-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.58 (s, 3H), 4.46 (dd, J=11.6, 9.2 Hz,2H), 6.86-7.06 (m, 4H), 7.36-7.45 (m, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 8.06-8.15 (m,1H), 8.14 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.62 (brs, 1H)

MS[M+Na]+=448

EXAMPLE 325 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-6-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(325)

(1) 6-chloro-3-fluoropyridin-2-ol (325-1)

3-chloroperoxybenzoic acid (21 g) was added to a dichloromethane (200ml) solution of 2-chloro-3-fluoropyridine (10 g), and the obtainedmixture was stirred at 65° C. for 8 hours. The reaction solution wascooled on ice. A saturated sodium thio sulfate aqueous solution wasadded to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred for20 minutes. A saturated sodium bicarbonate aqueous solution was added tothe reaction solution, and the mixture was extracted with chloroform.The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate and thenconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was washed with t-butylmethyl ether/n-heptane (1/1), and the solid was collected by filtration.The obtained solid was dissolved in THF (150 ml). Triethylamine (13.2ml) and trifluoroacetic acid anhydride (33.2 ml) were added to thesolution, while the solution was stirred under cooling on ice. Theobtained mixture was stirred at room temperature for 5 hours. A smallamount of water was added to the reaction solution. Thereafter, a 5 Nsodium hydroxide aqueous solution was added to the mixture, while thesolution was stirred under cooling on ice. The obtained mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction solution wasconverted to the mild acidic range by addition of acetic acid, and itwas then extracted with ethyl acetate. The obtained organic layer waswashed with a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, then driedover magnesium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theobtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 1:1). The obtained solid was washedwith t-butyl methyl ether/n-heptane (1/1) and then collected byfiltration, so as to obtain the title compound (2.6 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 6.50 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.33 (m,1H)

(2) 6-chloro-3-fluoro-2-methoxypyridine (325-2)

Methyl iodide (262 ul) and silver carbonate (1.12 g) were added to achloroform (3 ml) solution of the compound 325-1 (300 mg), and theobtained mixture was stirred at 40° C. for 5 hours. The temperature ofthe reaction solution was cooled to room temperature. The reactionsolution was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel columnchromatography (n-heptane:ethyl acetate=1:0 to 1:1), so as to obtain thetitle compound (86 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 4.03 (s, 3H), 6.86 (dd, J=8.0, 2.4 Hz,1H), 7.30 (dd, J=9.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H)

(3)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-6-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(325-3)

The title compound was synthesized from the compound 94-1 and thecompound 325-2 by the same method as that of Example 73.

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) 5 (ppm): 1.61-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.92 (t, J=5.4 Hz,1H), 2.05-2.16 (m, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H), 3.96 (s, 3H), 4.42(d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 4.53 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 1H), 6.97-7.05 (m, 1H), 7.16-7.22(m, 1H), 7.23-7.40 (m, 3H), 7.55 (dd, J=8.6, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.94-8.03 (m,1H)

MS[M+Na]+=441

(4)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-6-hydroxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(325)

A mixture of the compound 325-3 (70 mg) and pyridine hydrochloride (367mg) was stirred at 115° C. for 2.5 hours. The temperature of thereaction solution was returned to room temperature. Thereafter, waterwas added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The solvent was distilled off. Theobtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate (19:1 to 0:1) to ethyl acetate:methanol (9:1)).The obtained purified product was further repurified by preparativesilica gel TLC (ethyl acetate:methanol=19:1), so as to obtain the titlecompound (30 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.60-1.67 (m, 1H), 1.89 (t, J=5.6 Hz,1H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.35 (dd, J=8.4, 6.0 Hz, 1H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 4.46 (dd,J=21.6, 9.6 Hz, 2H), 6.89-7.01 (m, 2H), 7.12-7.32 (m, 4H), 8.00 (s, 1H),10.6 (brs, 1H)

MS[M+Na]+=427

EXAMPLE 326 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(326)

(1) 2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-ol (326-1)

Sodium (3.6 g) was added by portions to ethanol (92 ml) over 2 hours,while the solution was stirred at room temperature. Thereafter, ethylacetoacetate (10 ml) and acetamidine hydrochloride (7.42 g) were addedto the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred at 70° C.for 16 hours. Thereafter, the reaction mixture was stirred at 100° C.for 9 hours, and the temperature of the reaction solution was returnedto room temperature. Concentrated hydrochloric acid was added to thereaction solution, so that the pH value was adjusted to around 5. Theobtained mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, so as toobtain a crude title compound (25.6 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 2.30 (s, 3H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 6.17 (s,1H)

(2) 5-iodo-2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4-ol (326-2)

The crude compound 326-1 (25.6 g) was dissolved in a 1.25 N sodiumhydroxide aqueous solution (140 ml). Iodine (19.9 g) was added to thesolution, and the obtained mixture was then stirred at 120° C. for 2hours. The temperature of the reaction solution was returned to roomtemperature, and the reaction solution was then extracted withchloroform. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfateand then concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain the titlecompound (14.5 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.60 (s, 3H), 12.8 (brs,1H)

(3) 5-iodo-3-(methoxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one (326-3)

N,N-diisopropylethylamine (13.1 ml) was added to a dichloromethane (100ml) solution of the compound 326-2 (14.5 g). Chloromethyl methyl ether(4.85 ml) was added to the reaction solution, while the solution wasstirred at −40° C. The obtained mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 15 hours. Water was added to the reaction solution, and the mixturewas extracted with dichloromethane. The obtained organic layer was driedover magnesium sulfate and then concentrated under reduced pressure. Theobtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 0:1), so as to obtain the titlecompound (10.6 g) and 5-iodo-4-(methoxymethoxy)-2,6-dimethylpyrimidine(2.55 g).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 2.54 (s, 3H), 2.57 (s, 3H), 3.44 (s,3H), 5.52 (s, 2H)

(4) 5-(benzyloxy)-3-(methoxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one(326-4)

The compound 326-3 (4.78 g) was dissolved in toluene (130 ml). Cesiumcarbonate (10.6 g), 1,10-phenanthroline (4.41 g) and copper iodide (3.1g) were added to the solution, and the obtained mixture was stirred for5 minutes. Thereafter, benzyl alcohol (5.28 ml) was added to thereaction mixture. The obtained mixture was stirred at 110° C. for 5days. The reaction mixture was diluted with ethyl acetate and filtered.The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, and the obtainedresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=19:1 to 1:2), so as to obtain the titlecompound (1.42 g).

MS [M+H]+=275.

(5) 5-hydroxy-3-(methoxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one (326-5)

The compound 326-4 (1.42 g) was dissolved in ethyl acetate (30 ml).Palladium-carbon (700 mg) was added to the solution, and the obtainedmixture was stirred in a hydrogen atmosphere for 1 hour. The reactionmixture was filtered with Celite, and the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure, so as to obtain the crude title compound (954mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.53 (s, 3H), 3.41 (s,3H), 5.47 (s, 2H), 6.07 (brs, 1H).

(6)[(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-({[1-(methoxymethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl]oxy}methyl)cyclopropyl]methylacetate (326-6)

A THF solution (5 ml) of Prep 49 (1.36 g) was added to a THF solution(15 ml) of the compound 326-5 (954 mg). Thereafter, triphenylphosphine(1.63 g) was added to the mixture, and diisopropyl azodicarboxylate (1.9M, 3.27 ml,) was added dropwise to the mixture under cooling on ice. Theobtained mixture was stirred at the same temperature as described abovefor 2 hours, then heated to room temperature, and stirred overnight. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, and theobtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 0:1), so as to obtain the title compound(1.0 g).

MS[M+Na]+=427.

(7)5-{[(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-(hydroxymethyl)cyclopropyl]methoxy}-3-(methoxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylpyrimidin-4(3H)-one(326-7)

A 2 N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution (1.36 ml) was added to anethanol solution (10 ml) of the compound 326-6 (1.0 g). The obtainedmixture was stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes. Thereafter,water was added the reaction solution, and chloroform was added to theobtained mixture to carry out liquid separation and extraction. Theobtained organic layer was dried over magnesium sulfate. It wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the obtained residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=2:1 to 0:1), so as to obtain the title compound (895 mg).

MS[M+Na]+=385.

(8)(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-({[1-(methoxymethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl]oxy}methyl)cyclopropanecarbaldehyde(326-8)

A Dess-Martin reagent was added to a dichloromethane (15 ml) solution ofthe compound 326-7 (895 mg) under cooling on ice. The obtained mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, and a mixed solution of asodium bicarbonate aqueous solution-sodium sulfite aqueous solution wasthen added to the reaction mixture under cooling on ice. The obtainedmixture was stirred in this state for 30 minutes, and dichloromethanewas then added to the reaction mixture to carry out liquid separationand extraction. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesiumsulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by silica gel column chromatography (n-heptane:ethylacetate=3:1 to 0:1), so as to obtain the title compound (779.5 mg).

MS [M+H]+=361.

(9)(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-({[1-(methoxymethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl]oxy}methyl)cyclopropanecarboxylicacid (326-9)

2-methyl 2-butene (1.14 ml), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (389 mg) andsodium chlorite (305 mg) were added to an acetone-water mixed solvent (8ml-2 ml) of the compound 326-8 (779 mg). The obtained mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 1 hour. Thereafter, water was added tothe reaction solution, and chloroform was added to the reaction solutionto carry out liquid separation and extraction. A small amount of 1 Nhydrochloric acid was added to the obtained extract, and chloroform wasfurther added to the reaction solution to carry out liquid separationand extraction. The obtained organic layer was dried over magnesiumsulfate. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfateand concentrated under reduced pressure, so as to obtain a crude productof the title carboxylic acid (814 mg).

MS[M+H]+=377.

(10)(1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-3/1)-2-({[1-(methoxymethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl]oxy}methyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(326-10)

2-amino-5-fluoropyridine (17.9 mg), HATU (60.7 mg) andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (27.7 ul) were added to a dichloromethane (1.3ml)-DMF (2.6 ml) mixed solution of the compound 326-9 (50 mg). Theobtained mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight, and thereaction was then checked by LC-MS. 2-amino-5-fluoropyridine was furtheradded in an amount of 2 equivalents (30 mg), and the obtained mixturewas stirred at 90° C. for 5 hours. The reaction mixture was cooled toroom temperature. Water was added to the reaction solution, and diethylether was added to the obtained mixture to carry out liquid separationand extraction. The obtained organic layer was dried over anhydrousmagnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The obtainedresidue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=9:1 to 1:2), so as to obtain the title compound(41 mg).

MS[M+Na]+=493.

(11)(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide(326)

An ethanol (3 ml)-concentrated hydrochloric acid (1 ml) mixed solutionof the compound 330-10 (150 mg) was stirred at 90° C. for 30 minutes.The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature, and a 1 N sodiumhydroxide aqueous solution was added dropwise to the reaction solution.The precipitated crystal was filtered, washed with water, and thenwashed with a t-butyl methyl ether-heptane (1:1) solution. The crystalthat had been collected by filtration was dried under reduced pressure,so as to obtain the title compound (62 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) (ppm): 1.33 (dd, J=8.0, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 1.52 (t,J=4.4 Hz, 1H), 1.74 (s, 3H), 2.02 (s, 3H), 2.62 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 4.22(d, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 4.80 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.08 (m, 1H),7.33-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.50 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.72 (m, 1H), 8.03-8.06 (m,1H), 8.31 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 11.1 (s, 1H), 12.2 (brs, 1H).

MS[M+Na]+=449.

EXAMPLE 327 Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(6-fluoro-5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(327)

(1) Synthesis of 3-bromo-6-fluoro-5-methoxypyridine (327-1)

Tetrabutyl ammonium fluoride (1.0 M THF solution: 3.9 ml) was added to aDMF (5 ml) solution of 5-bromo-3-methoxy-2-nitropyridine (CAS No.152684-26-9) (450 mg), and the obtained mixture was stirred at 70° C.for 72 hours. The reaction solution was cooled to room temperature.Water was added to the reaction solution, and the mixture was extractedwith ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate andthen filtered. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure, andthe residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography(n-heptane:ethyl acetate=10:1 to 2:1), so as to obtain the titlecompound (258 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) 5 (ppm): 3.91 (s, 3H), 7.39 (dd, J=8.8, 2.4 Hz,1H), 7.80 (t, J=2.4 Hz, 1H).

(2) Synthesis of(1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(6-fluoro-5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide(327)

A 1,4-dioxane (3 ml) solution of the carboxamide73-1 (50 mg), thecompound 327-1 (48 mg), xantphos (29 mg), potassium triphosphate (71 mg)and Pd₂DBA₃ (15 mg) was heated to 100° C. and stirred for 15 hours.Water was added to the reaction solution, and the obtained mixture wasextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was successively washedwith water and a saturated sodium chloride aqueous solution, then driedover anhydrous sodium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure, and the residue was purified bysilica gel column chromatography (n-heptane to n-heptane:ethylacetate=1:2), so as to obtain the title compound (5.9 mg).

1H-NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3) δ (ppm): 1.65 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 1.91 (t,J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.10 (dd, J=8.0, 5.6 Hz, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.56 (s, 3H),3.81 (s, 3H), 4.47 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (t,J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.37 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (t,J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (brs, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=9.2, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.01 (s,1H).

MS [M+Na]+=423

TEST EXAMPLE

1. Measurement of Orexin Receptor-Binding Ability

The assay was carried out using a 96-well Wheat Germ Agglutinin FlashPlate (PerkinElmer). The volume in a single assay well was 100 ul, andthe composition of the reaction solution was as follows:

25 mM HEPES (pH 7.5), 1 mM CaCl₂, 4.5 mM MgCl₂, 0.5% BSA (bovine serumalbumin), 0.1% sodium azide, 0.05% Tween-20, and 0.2% DMSO.

Cell membranes were prepared from recombinant CHO cells that expressedOX2 or OX1. The cell membranes were used in an amount of 5 μgprotein/assay. Test compound in various concentrations, and 0.2 nM[¹²⁵I]-OX-A as tracer were added to the cell membranes, and then allowedto react at room temperature for 30 minutes. After completion of thereaction, the reaction solution as a whole was discarded, and the wellswere then washed once with 200 ul of wash buffer (25 mM HEPES (pH 7.5),1 mM CaCl₂, 5 mM MgCl₂, 0.5% BSA, 0.1% sodium azide, 0.05% Tween-20, and525 mM sodium chloride). Finally, the radioactivity of each well wasmeasured using a scintillation counter (TopCount, PerkinElmer). Theobtained results are shown in terms of 1050 values (nM) in the followingtable.

TABLE 73 Example OX1 OX2 No. (IC50) nM (IC50) nM 1 139 6.8 2 296 19 4 5538 5 145 38 10 228 31 11 279 53 12 247 53 13 1235 71 14 302 16 15 213 4116 40 1.9 17 294 38 18 344 33 19 93 10 22 273 17 23 1697 67 24 28 7.0 25927 59 26 20 3.7 27 169 15 28 1702 101 29 459 55 30 78 12 31 222 26 3215 3.5 33 209 15 34 430 18 35 558 43 36 9 3.0 37 41 8.0 38 518 29 39 3546.0 40 172 9.0 41 125 8.0 42 374 12 43 86 7.0 44 26 45 13.9 6.2 46 42343 47 228 29 49 65 23 50 12 13 51 6.4 3.9 52 37 28 53 261 18 57 532 3558 1928 89 59 1407 51 60 >2000 105 61 874 16 64 74 15 65 1034 81 66 39850 68 140 56 69 126 34 70 704 41 71 52 5.1 72 202 31 73 3.4 5.7 74 6076-1 489 61 76-2 914 47 77 41 24 78 662 94 79 90 26 80 54 16 81 2592 6382 2.4 3.7 83 14 84 6 3.0 85 4 5.0 86 6.3 6.1 87 43 10 88 267 13 89 16114 90 2058 95 91 215 22 92 23 8.0 93 54 9.0 94 2.8 2.3 95 13.4 5.2 96 325.0 97 105 21 98 18 10 99 644 58 100 40 7.6 101 290 84 102 50 23 1032943 96 104 4 4.3 105 195 18 106 19 107 41 108 73 109 12 5.8 110 340 110111 34 6.0 112 1022 18 115 21 116 14 117 19 4.0 118 342 24 119 21 5.2120 123 7.0 121 10 3.1 122 <20 7.0 123 29 124 31 125 1045 84 126 100 107127 1099 80 128 231 75 129 1.0 1.5 130 22 4.0 131 89 5.0 132 18 4.0 1337 3.0 134 <2 4.0 135 14 8.0 136 15.0 137 97 4.0 138 2.6 2.4 139 22 3.3140 44 8.9 141 9 1.3 142 331 36 143 14 144 12 145 9 146 37 147 69 148 20149 10 150 10 151 102 25 152 58 36 153 447 32 154 6 7.0 155 10 6.0 15642 13 157 397 69 158 180 27 159 624 62 160 389 28 161 50 12 162 65 13163 <20 10 164 3 6.0 165 29 7.0 166 50 7.0 167 38 10 168 15 4.0 169 144.0 170 7.0 171 43 11 172 28 173 3.6 3.3 174 33 55 175 62 35 176 137 26177 334 84 178 769 60 179 167 29 180 231 33 181 118 100 182 99 21 183337 42 184 784 21 185 24 7.0 186 22 7.0 187 16 188 61 189 7 4.1 190 115.0 191 1 1.0 192 12 5.0 193 36 8.0 194 7 3.0 195 6 3.0 196 9 4.0 1977.0 198 5 4.0 199 2 2.0 200 67 12 201 5 4.0 202 14 2.0 203 215 8.0 20422 5.0 205 9 6.0 206 27 207 110 9.0 208 11 209 48 210 >60 211 20 4.0 2124 7.0 213 14 11 214 7.0 215 12 216 7.0 217 21 218 10 3.0 219 10 3.0 22021.0 221 <2 3.0 222 68.0 223 34 224 27 225 6 3.0 226 7.0 227 14 228 45229 19 4.0 230 16 231 7.0 232 1 3.0 233 6.0 234 <2 4.0 235 6.0 236 215.0 237 31 238 15 239 7.0 240 8.7 2.9 241 2 2.2 242 6 4.0 243 2 3.3 2443 5.3 245 64 10 246 16 4.0 247 22 3.0 248 10 3.0 249 17 250 14 251 30252 18 253 41 254 109 11 255 27 256 12 5.0 257 84 258 >60 259 >60260 >2000 70 262 85 51 263 82 17 264 792 23 265 43 10 266 30 2.7 267 11864 268 164 36 269 264 23 270 264 58 271 18 5.0 273 69 10 274 59 19 2763213 76 277 2214 104 278 76 10 279 24 3.2 280 24 21 282 21 2.4 283 1729.0 284 112 6.0 285 77 16 286 >200 4.5 291 >200 49 292 240 34 293 79 9.0294 >200 14 295 5 6.0 296 >200 8.0 299 304 46 300 495 34 301 175 28 3028 3.0 303 75 3.0 304 90 306 15 8.0 307 33 308 31 309 10 310 40 13 311 233.1 312 136 62 313 224 107 314 173 315 208 316 7 1.1 317 451 20 318 13511 319 >200 128 320 12.3 2.3 321 20 7.0 322 30 7.0 323 32.6 2.6 324 1135.9 325 158 20 326 123 6.0 327 192 3.02. Measurement of Antagonism (PLAP Assay)

The antagonistic function of the compound of the present invention toprevent the activation of OX2 and OX1 by orexin-A (OX-A), which is anatural peptide agonist, was measured using a cell-based reporter assay.A HEK-293 cell line expressing genetically recombinant human OX2(accession No. NM_(—)001526.3) or a HEK-293 cell line expressinggenetically recombinant human OX1 (accession No. NM_(—)001525.2), whichhad pBabeCLIH as expression vector, was used. The cells were plated at adensity of 10,000 cells/well onto a non-coated 96-well plate inDulbecco's modified Eagle medium (Sigma Cat No. D6046:10% v/vheat-inactivated fetal bovine serum was contained). The cells werecultured at 37° C. overnight, so that they could adhere to the plate. Onthe following day, cells were incubated with a compound of the presentinvention dissolved in Dulbecco's modified Eagle medium (Sigma Cat No.A8806:0.1% w/v bovine serum albumin was contained), and added to thecell plate to reach a final concentration of 0.1% dimethyl sulfoxide.

The thus obtained mixture was incubated at room temperature for 1 hour.Thereafter, human OX-A and forskolin were dissolved in the same mediumas described above, which contained fetal bovine serum albumin, and themedium was then added to the cells, resulting in a final concentrationof 300 nM forskolin. Subsequently, the cells were cultured at 37° C. forapproximately 18 to 24 hours. During the culture, as a result ofactivation of the orexin receptor and subsequent dose-dependent increasein intracellular calcium concentration, a reporter enzyme, placentalalkaline phosphatase (PLAP), was expressed under the control of aCRE×4+VIP promoter in a pBabeCLcre4vPdNN vector and secreted into theculture medium supernatant. On the following day, reporter enzymeactivity was detected by mixing 5 ul of the culture medium supernatantwith 20 ul of detection buffer (containing 1.34 g/L, sodium bicarbonate,1.27 g/L sodium carbonate and 0.2 g/L magnesium sulfate heptahydrate inwater) and 25 ul of Lumi-Phos530 reagent (Wako Pure Chemical IndustriesLtd.), followed by incubating the obtained mixture light-protected atroom temperature for 2 hours, before performing luminescence measurement(ARVO Reader, PerkinElmer). The Kd value of human OX-A with respect toeach receptor was measured by titration from 0 to 300 nM. Then, the IC50value of the compound of the present invention with respect to theactivity of 1 nM human OX-A was converted into a Ki value (nM) using theCheng-Prusoff equation. The obtained Ki values (nM) are shown in thefollowing table.

TABLE 74 Example OX1 OX2 No. (Ki) nM (Ki) nM 1 157 10 16 80 5.4 26 270.4 45 19 0.45 51 29 1.2 61 >667 26 64 133 6.3 65 >667 60. 66 >667 3467 >667 57 82 0.96 0.085 95 9.9 0.69 100 147 9.4 119 21 0.6 120 273 5.7121 26 0.3 129 0.97 0.06 139 113 1.7 161 32 2.9 164 0.93 0.087 186 873.4 240 18 0.91 263 193 8.63. Sleep Experiment

As a method for measuring the influence of the present compound on sleeptime, electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyogram (EMG) measurementswere carried out in mice (C57BL/6NCrlCrLj).

In order to measure brain waves and muscle signals, EEG and EMGelectrode implantation was performed on individual mice, and the micewere then housed in a state in which they could freely move andhabituate in individual recording cages for 1 week or longer.Thereafter, amplified EEG and EMG signals were digitally recorded.

Mice received either oral administration of vehicle or test compound invehicle, after which sleep/wake behavior of mice was recorded for 3hours.

For sleep analysis, automatic analysis software from Kissei Comtec Co.,Ltd. was used to analyze EEG frequency and EMG activity signals indetail and to determine sleep and wake states. Thereafter, accumulatedsleeping time over 3 hours was calculated.

The effect of the compound to increase sleep time was evaluated as thedifference between sleeping time on the vehicle-administration day andthe sleep time on the subsequent drug-administration day. The obtainedresults are shown in the following table.

TABLE 75 Sleep extended time Example 10 mg/kg No. (min/3 hrs) 1 18.3 1619.0 45 15.2 51 23.6 73 22.7 82 33.5 95 39.8 96 12.1 100 23.8 105 14.3119 16.0 120 11.5 121 26.7 129 30.0 130 24.2 141 28.7 161 10.0 164 48.4186 14.7 191 41.8 199 36.2 240 7.7 263 27.3

Furthermore, among the above compounds, the compounds of Examples 1, 51,82, 95, 129 and 240 were orally administered into mice at a dose of 0.3,1, 3, 10, 30 or 100 mg/kg, and the prolongation of sleep time of eachcompound was measured (refer to the following graph). The minimumeffective dose (MED; mg/kg) was obtained from accumulated sleep time ofmice with three hours after the administration. The obtained resultswere 30, 3, 1-3, ≦1, 1-3 and 10 mg/kg for the compounds of Examples 1,51, 82, 95, 129 and 240, respectively.

As described in detail above, the cyclopropane compounds of the presentinvention, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or a solvatethereof has orexin receptor antagonism, promote sleep time increase, andtherefore has the potential to be useful for the treatement of sleepdisturbance, for example, insomnia, via orexin receptor antagonism.

1. A compound represented by the following formula (A) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein Q represents —CH— or a nitrogen atom, when Q represents —CH—, R_(1a) and R_(1b) each independently represent a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom, R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3a) and R_(3c) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a cyano group or a cyano-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3b) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, and R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom, or when Q represents a nitrogen atom, R_(1a) and R_(1b) each independently represent a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3a) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3b) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3c) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group, or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, and R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atom.
 2. The compound according to claim 1, which is represented by the following formula (B), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein R_(1a) and R_(1b) each independently represent a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom, R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3a) and R_(3c) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a cyano group or a cyano-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3b) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, and R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atom or a fluorine atom.
 3. The compound according to claim 1, which is represented by the following formula (C), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

wherein R_(1a) represents a C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(1b) represents a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a hydroxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, R_(2a), R_(2b), R_(2c) and R_(2d) each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3a) represents a substituent selected from a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group and a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3b) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group or a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, R_(3c) represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a halo-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, a C₁₋₆ alkoxy group or a C₁₋₆ alkoxy-C₁₋₆ alkyl group, and R_(3d) represents a hydrogen atom.
 4. The compound according to claim 3, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R_(1a) represents a methyl group, R_(1b) represents a methyl group, an ethyl group, a hydroxymethyl group, a methoxymethyl group or a methoxyethyl group, and R_(1c) represents a hydrogen atom.
 5. A compound, which is selected from the following compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: 1) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 2) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 3) (1R,2S)-N-[3-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 4) (1R,2S)-N-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 5) (1R,2S)-N-(3-cyano-4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 6) (1R,2S)-N-(3-chloro-4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 7) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(3-methoxyphenyl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 8) (1R,2S)-N-[3-(cyanomethyl)phenyl]-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 9) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenyl-N-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide, 10) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 11) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 12) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-[5-fluoro-4-(methoxymethyl)pyridin-2-yl]-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 13) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 14) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl) -2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 15) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 16) (1R,2S)-N-(4-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 17) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 18) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 19) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 20) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 21) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 22) (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 23) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 24) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 25) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxymethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 26) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 27) (1R,2S)-2-(3-cyanophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 28) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 29) (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 30) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 31) (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 32) (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 33) (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 34) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 35) (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 36) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 37) (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 38) (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 39) (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 40) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 41) (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 42) (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-(methoxymethyl)-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 43) (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 44) (1R,2S)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 45) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 46) (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 47) (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 48) (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 49) (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 50) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 51) (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 52) (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 53) (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methoxypyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 54) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 55) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 56) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 57) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide, 58) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 59) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 60) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 61) (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 62) (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 63) (1R,2S)-N-(2,5-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 64) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 65) (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 66) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-[5-(trifluoromethyl)pyridin-2-yl]cyclopropanecarboxamide, 67) (1R,2S)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 68) (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 69) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 70) (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 71) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 72) (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 73) (1R,2S)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 74) (1R,2S)-N,2-bis(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 75) (1R,2S)-N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 76) (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 77) (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 78) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 79) (1R,2S)-2-(3-chlorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 80) (1R,2S)-2-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 81) (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxyethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 82) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 83) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-difluorophenyl)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 84) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]cyclopropanecarboxamide, 85) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 86) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-2-[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxymethyl]-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 87) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(3-fluorophenyl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 88) (1R,2S)-2-(4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-methoxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 89) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 90) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 91) (1R,2S)-N-(5-cyanopyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 92) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 93) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 94) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 95) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 96) (1R,2S)-N-(4-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 97) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 98) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-5-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyrimidin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 99) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 100) (1R,2S)-2-(4-bromophenyl)-N-(5-chloropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 101) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoromethylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 102) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-iodophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 103) (1R,2S)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(4-hydroxymethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 104) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(4-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 105) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-fluoromethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 106) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 107) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 108) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-{[(2-hydroxymethyl-4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}cyclopropanecarboxamide, 109) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2[5-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyll-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 110) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 111) (1R,2S)-N-(2-cyanopyridin-4-yl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 112) (1R,2S)-2-[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl) cyclopropanecarboxamide, 113) (1R,2S)-N-(5-chloro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-2-(3-fluorophenyl) cyclopropanecarboxamide, 114) (1R,2S)-N-(3,4-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl]-2-(3-fluorophenyl) cyclopropanecarboxamide, 115) (1R,2S)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-[N-(2-methyl-4-trifluoromethylpyrimidin-5-yl)methylaminomethyl] cyclopropanecarboxamide, and 116) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(6-fluoro-5-methoxypyridin-3-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide.
 6. A compound, which is selected from the following compounds, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: 1) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 11) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-phenylcyclopropanecarboxamide, 14) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 21) (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, 31) (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide, and 89) (1R,2S)-2-{[(4-ethyl-2-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(pyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide.
 7. (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)-2-(3-fluorophenyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide represented by the following formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:


8. (1R,2S)-2-{[(2,4-Dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-2-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-(5-fluoropyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide represented by the following formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:


9. (1R,2S)-2-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)-2-{[(2,4-dimethylpyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]methyl}-N-(5-fluoro-4-methylpyridin-2-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide represented by the following formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:


10. A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient, the compound according to claim 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 11. A method for treating sleep disorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective, which comprises administering the compound according to claim 2 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof into a subject in need thereof.
 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein said sleep disorder is insomnia.
 13. A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient, the compound according to claim 3 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 14. A method for treating sleep disorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective, which comprises administering the compound according to claim 3 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof into a subject in need thereof.
 15. The method according to claim 14, wherein said sleep disorder is insomnia.
 16. A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient, the compound according to claim 5 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 17. A method for treating sleep disorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective, which comprises administering the compound according to claim 5 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof into a subject in need thereof.
 18. The method according to claim 17, wherein said sleep disorder is insomnia.
 19. A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient, the compound according to claim 7 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 20. A method for treating sleep disorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective, which comprises administering the compound according to claim 7 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof into a subject in need thereof.
 21. The method according to claim 20, wherein said sleep disorder is insomnia.
 22. A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient, the compound according to claim 8 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 23. A method for treating sleep disorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective, which comprises administering the compound according to claim 8 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof into a subject in need thereof.
 24. The method according to claim 23, wherein said sleep disorder is insomnia.
 25. A pharmaceutical composition comprising, as an active ingredient, the compound according to claim 9 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 26. A method for treating sleep disorder for which orexin receptor antagonism is effective, which comprises administering the compound according to claim 9 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof into a subject in need thereof.
 27. The method according to claim 26, wherein said sleep disorder is insomnia. 